Plasma Center - EMT-P

Takeda • Great Falls, MT

3d • $23 - $32

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The role works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The specialist is expected to be familiar with regulations governing the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment, follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provide center-level environmental, health and safety (EHS) support.

The role contributes to Takeda’s patient-focused work by helping collect high-quality plasma that is used to make life-changing medicines. A commitment to customer service and quality is expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with applicable state requirements.
• Current state licensure 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.
• 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, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, applying acceptance requirements, conducting 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 unacceptable findings need to 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; refer to EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

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