Biolife Advanced EMT

BioLife Plasma Services; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Mount Pleasant, WI is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. You will be responsible for ensuring donor eligibility and mitigating any medical emergencies while adhering to operational protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be currently licensed as an EMT-Paramedic, and hold CPR/AED certification. A commitment to customer service and attention to detail is crucial in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities are assigned.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA approved training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions during facility procedures.
• Refer to medical staff for guidance on donor safety.

Skills

Emotional management

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent nursing program

EMT-Paramedic license

CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

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.

Responsibilities

• You will determine donor eligibility; to include, 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).
• You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• You can 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT-Paramedic
• 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

EEO Statement

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