Plasma Center Paramedic - EMT-P
About The Position
The Plasma Center Paramedic works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting BioLife Plasma Services center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The specialist is expected to be familiar with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include donor eligibility assessments and medical history interviews; evaluating donor reactions and responding to medical emergencies under applicable SOPs; referring medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs; supporting employee vaccination programs and managing employee incidents; and, when authorized, assisting with pandemic response coordination and investigations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including the 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 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 and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer unacceptable findings to donors, and medical or technical questions involving donor safety or eligibility, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
- 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 related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
- Provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support and follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
