Plasma Center Paramedic – EMT-P

Takeda • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • $24 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Paramedic performs as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The position operates under the Plasma Center Manager’s operational guidance and the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist must be familiar with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments, follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current EMT-Paramedic license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
• Satisfactorily complete the 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, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, checking acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors or when seeking guidance on 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, referring to EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

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