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 focuses on donor eligibility, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. It follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The Medical Support Specialist is expected to be familiar with regulations governing the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The position may also 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.
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 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 according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to communicate to donors, or for guidance 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, following EHS guidance.
- Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
