Plasma Center EMT - EMT - B

Takeda•Morrow, GA

10d•$20 - $29

About The Position

The Plasma Center EMT works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting 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 specialist works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and supports environmental, health, and safety activities at the center. Responsibilities include interviewing donors and assessing eligibility through informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history review, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis results. The specialist evaluates donor reactions, follows procedures for medical emergencies, and supports donor transport to emergency care when needed. They consult the Center Physician or Medical Affairs about unacceptable findings and medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility. The role also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The position is based in Morrow, Georgia, and is a regular, full-time employee role. The listed hourly wage range is $20.00–$29.26.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including the graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state license or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B), EMT-Advanced (EMT-A), EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I), 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 BioLife Medical Support Specialist training requirements approved by the FDA.
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 results.
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures.
Follow medical-emergency procedures, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
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.
Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.