Plasma Center - EMT-B

Takeda•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist works under the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues, follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position involves determining donor eligibility through informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). It also includes evaluating donor reactions, following procedures for medical emergencies, supporting employee vaccination programs and incident management, and potentially serving as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state license or certification for the assigned responsibilities 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 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 (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable donor findings or 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 evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.