Plasma Center Paramedic – EMT-P

Takeda • Jacksonville, FL

8d • $26 - $35

About The Position

The Plasma Center Paramedic works as a Medical Support Specialist to support BioLife Plasma Services center operations. Reporting to the Plasma Center Manager, the role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The position operates under the Center Manager’s guidance for operations and the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. It follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

The role requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations and completion of FDA-approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training. The position also supports employee vaccination programs, employee incident management, and pandemic-related investigations when authorized.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a 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 basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for 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 at the facility and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including standing orders from the Center Physician and transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors or seeking 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 occupational health or emergency room evaluation is required, following EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

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