Paramedic (EMT-P)

About BioLife Plasma Services - Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. About the role - Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results; Determine donor eligibility including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE); Evaluate donor reactions at the facility as outlined in the SOPs, follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities; Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues including donor safety and eligibility; Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable; Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents; Be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements; Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN; Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification; Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy; Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist; Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Nice to have

Communicator; Personable; Quick-Thinking; Detail-Oriented; Motivational; Efficient

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits; Work-life balance; Health care including Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts; Upfront tuition coverage and reimbursement programs; Paid time off; Maternity, Paternity & Bonding Leave; Life and Disability Insurance