Plasma Center Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)

Takeda•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Emergency Medical Technician performs as a Medical Support Specialist to support 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 position operates under the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist follows applicable regulations, BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, standard operating procedures, and center-level environmental, health and safety guidance. Responsibilities include managing informed consent and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, completing blood testing and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis results, evaluating donor reactions, and following procedures for medical emergencies, including donor transport to emergency care when needed. The position refers medical or technical questions and unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents and determines whether further occupational health or emergency-room evaluation is needed, and may support pandemic response activities when authorized by EHS. This role is based at a BioLife plasma donation center in Portland, Oregon. The posted hourly wage range is $24.50–$33.88, with the actual offer depending on qualifications and other stated factors. The position is a regular, full-time employee role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with applicable 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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for a 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 interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable, and seek guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further occupational health or emergency-room evaluation is required, following EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health and safety (EHS).