Plasma Center EMT - EMT-B

Takeda•Casselberry, FL

21h•$22 - $31

About The Position

At BioLife Plasma Services, the Plasma Center EMT performs as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role uses clinical assessment and patient care expertise to support donor safety and the plasma donation process. The employee reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The role also supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with applicable state requirements.
Current state license or certification for the assigned responsibilities 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 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 Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or 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 EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) matters.