Plasma Center Nurse EMT-P

Takeda • Tallahassee, FL

6d

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The position works under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, is familiar with applicable plasma collection or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
• Current EMT-Paramedic licensure or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the 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 at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (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 guidance on unacceptable findings to donors and 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, following EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED