Plasma Center Paramedic - EMT-P

Takeda • Largo, FL

23h

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 test results. The position works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager, as applicable, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

The position requires familiarity with regulations governing the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include supporting donor and employee safety, following applicable standard operating procedures, and escalating medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when needed.

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.
• Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
• 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 results.
• Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Follow procedures for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer unacceptable findings to donors, or seek guidance on medical or technical issues—including donor safety and eligibility—from the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable.
• 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; follow Environmental, Health and Safety guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by Environmental, Health and Safety, and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community as directed by Environmental, Health and Safety or Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

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