Plasma Center EMT-P
About The Position
BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is hiring a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and supports environmental, health, and safety activities at the center. For operational guidance, the role works under the Plasma Center Manager or, where applicable, the Assistant Manager; for medical issues, it works under the Center Physician.
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.
- Successfully 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, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, checking acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
- Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and arranging 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 related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
