Plasma Center Paramedic - EMT-P

Takeda • Casselberry, FL

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About The Position

The Plasma Center Paramedic works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. It involves determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant plasma-industry or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

The position also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current state license or certification for the assigned role as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
• 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 SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s 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 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 related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.
• Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.

What This Job Offers

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