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 position works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist follows applicable regulations, BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and center-level environmental, health and safety (EHS) requirements. The role supports donor eligibility screening, 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. It evaluates donor reactions and follows standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including standing orders and donor transport to emergency care. The position also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with state requirements.
- Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-Paramedic.
- 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 occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport 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, donor safety, or eligibility.
- Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees, 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 associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
- Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
