Plasma Center EMT - EMT-B
About The Position
The Plasma Center EMT supports plasma center operations as a Medical Support Specialist. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and relevant plasma-industry or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility procedures such as informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis results. The Medical Support Specialist evaluates donor reactions, follows emergency procedures and physician standing orders, and arranges transport to emergency care when needed. The role also refers medical or technical questions and unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The listed hourly wage range is $22.80–$31.35, with the actual offer dependent on factors including qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
- Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-Paramedic.
- 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 managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis results.
- Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer unacceptable findings to donors, and medical or technical issues concerning donor safety or eligibility, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
- Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
- Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following EHS guidance.
- Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
- Follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Opportunities for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
