Plasma Center EMT - EMT-B

Takeda•Charlotte, NC

23h

About The Position

The Plasma Center EMT performs as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues, follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position requires familiarity with plasma collection industry regulations or a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility assessments, managing donor reactions and medical emergencies in accordance with standard operating procedures, escalating medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, supporting employee vaccination programs, and managing employee incidents. When authorized by EHS, the specialist may serve as Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations of local pandemic threats.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with applicable state requirements.
Current EMT-Paramedic license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
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 results.
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer donor findings or questions concerning medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as appropriate.
Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further occupational health or emergency-room evaluation is required, using EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.