Plasma Center Paramedic (EMT-P)

Takeda • Riverton, UT

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About The Position

The Plasma Center Paramedic performs as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma 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 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 follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. Familiarity with regulations governing the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is expected.

The position contributes to donor safety and center operations through eligibility assessments, medical-history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis results, and adherence to procedures for donor reactions and medical emergencies. 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 a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, meeting 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.
• Meet 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 managing 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 standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when donor findings must be communicated or guidance is needed on medical or technical issues, donor safety, or 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.
• When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

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