Plasma Center EMT-B

Takeda•Newark, DE

2d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center EMT-B works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It operates under the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, is familiar with plasma collection or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position includes screening donors through informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis results. It also includes evaluating donor reactions and responding to medical emergencies under applicable SOPs, referring medical or technical matters to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, supporting employee vaccination programs, managing employee incidents, 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 state 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 managing 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 at the facility as outlined in standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to donors, or seek guidance on medical or technical issues, from the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
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, using 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) matters.