Plasma Center - EMT-B

Takeda•Bloomington, IN

9d•$20 - $28

About The Position

At BioLife Plasma Services, the Medical Support Specialist uses clinical assessment and patient care expertise to ensure donor safety and support plasma donation. The role helps determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, following guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and providing center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The role supports the plasma collection process that enables development of therapies for patients with rare and chronic conditions. It also includes employee incident management, vaccination program support, and, when authorized by EHS, pandemic coordination and related investigations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state license or certification 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 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 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 to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors 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; refer to 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.