Part Time Plasma Center EMT-P

Takeda•Lacey, WA

1d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is seeking a part-time Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations in Lacey, Washington. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The specialist determines donor eligibility, manages donor reactions, reviews laboratory results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and supports center-level environmental, health, and safety activities. Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility assessments, responding to donor reactions and medical emergencies according to standard operating procedures, consulting the Center Physician or Medical Affairs on medical and technical matters, supporting employee vaccination programs, and managing employee incidents. When authorized, the specialist may also serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and assist with investigations of local pandemic threats.

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-A, 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 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 at the facility and follow applicable SOPs 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—including 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 EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, act as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.