Plasma Center - EMT-B

Takeda•Tallahassee, FL

5d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The role 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 specialist is expected to be familiar with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility procedures, evaluating donor reactions and managing medical emergencies in accordance with SOPs, seeking physician or Medical Affairs guidance when needed, 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 responsibilities as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
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 interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility and 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 when providing unacceptable findings to donors or seeking 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.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.