Plasma Center Paramedic – EMT-P

Takeda • Greensboro, NC

2d • $24 - $33

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. The Medical Support Specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support.

The position requires open availability. Responsibilities include managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The role evaluates donor reactions according to standard operating procedures, follows procedures for medical emergencies, and supports donor transport to emergency care facilities when needed. It 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 BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Open availability.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable, and seek guidance on medical or technical issues, 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, following EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of local pandemic threats as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

What This Job Offers

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