Plasma Center Paramedic -EMT-P
About The Position
The Plasma Center Paramedic performs as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and supports center-level environmental, health, and safety activities. The position is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The hourly wage range is $26.90–$36.96; the actual offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location.
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 the responsibilities are 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 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 and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings must be provided to donors or when medical or technical guidance is needed, including on 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; follow 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
