Plasma Center - EMT-B

Takeda•Aurora, CO

16d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues, follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with 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 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 and acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis results.
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to donors, or seek guidance on medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility, 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, following environmental, health, and safety guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.