Plasma Center - EMT-B
About The Position
The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations and donor care at BioLife Plasma Services. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, 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 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 regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments.
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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
- Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
- Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
- 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 according to 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 when communicating unacceptable findings to donors or seeking guidance on medical or technical issues, 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.
- Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
