Plasma Center Paramedic – EMT-P

Takeda • Jacksonville, FL

7d • $26 - $35

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 test results. It operates 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 BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, is familiar with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support.

Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility assessments and related procedures, evaluating donor reactions, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies, referring medical or technical issues to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, supporting employee vaccination programs, and managing employee incidents. When authorized by EHS, the role may serve as Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations into local pandemic threats.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt employee position in Jacksonville, Florida. The stated U.S. hourly wage range is $25.60–$35.20. The actual offer may depend on qualifications, relevant 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 responsibilities will be assigned.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete 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, applying acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs 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 unacceptable findings must be communicated to donors or when guidance is needed on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and 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; refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Support plasma center operations and provide center-level EHS support.

What This Job Offers

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