Plasma Center EMT - EMT-B

Takeda•Duluth, GA

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center EMT works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and plasma-industry or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Operational guidance comes from the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, while medical issues are managed under the Center Physician. The Medical Support Specialist evaluates donor reactions and follows procedures for medical emergencies, including standing orders and transport to emergency care. The role also supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized. The position is based in Duluth, Georgia, and is a regular, full-time employee role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state license or certification as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
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 interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures.
Follow procedures for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, and seek guidance on medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility.
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, following 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 environmental, health, and safety support.