Plasma Center EMT – EMT-B

Takeda•Elkhart, IN

9d•$20 - $29

About The Position

The Plasma Center EMT performs as 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 test results. The position follows applicable regulations and BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state licensure or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), or Paramedic (EMT-P); Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN); or Registered Nurse (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 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 interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures (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 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; follow Environmental, Health and Safety (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.
Follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.