Plasma Center Paramedic - EMT-P
About The Position
The Plasma Center Paramedic works as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations, with a focus on donor eligibility, donor safety, and quality customer service. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and relevant regulations for the plasma collection industry or manufacturing environments, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position includes evaluating donor eligibility and adverse reactions, reviewing laboratory results, notifying donors of unsuitable test results, supporting employee vaccination and incident programs, and potentially coordinating responses to local pandemic threats when authorized.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
- Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
- Current 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 managing 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 applicable SOPs.
- Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer medical or technical issues—including donor safety and eligibility—and unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
- Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs as applicable.
- Manage employee incidents, determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, and follow EHS guidance.
- Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; details are available through the company’s benefits information link.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
