Plasma Center Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Takeda•Elkhart, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Emergency Medical Technician works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable procedures, and regulations relevant to plasma collection or manufacturing environments, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility assessments and medical history interviews; managing informed consent and confidential self-exclusion; performing physical examinations and blood testing; reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE); evaluating donor reactions; and following standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities. The specialist refers medical or technical questions and unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable. Additional duties include supporting employee vaccination programs, managing employee incidents and referrals for further evaluation, and serving as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow procedures for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings and questions about medical or technical issues, donor safety, or eligibility to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.