Part Time Plasma Center EMT-P

Takeda • Tukwila, WA

13h

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 test results. The specialist works under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

The position involves applying applicable plasma-industry or manufacturing regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs). It also includes supporting employee vaccination programs and managing employee incidents, with referrals for further occupational health or emergency-room evaluation when needed. When authorized by EHS, the specialist may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community.

This is a part-time, non-exempt employee position in Tukwila, Washington. The stated hourly wage range is $32.00–$44.00; the actual offer may depend on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalency of a recognized educational nursing program, with applicable state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an Emergency Medical Technician–Advanced (EMT-A) and Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the 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 according to SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings must be communicated to donors or when guidance is needed 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; follow EHS guidance.
• When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Provide center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support.
• Maintain familiarity with regulations applicable to the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED