EMT-B Medical Support Specialist, Plasma Center

Biolife Plasma Services; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is a Takeda subsidiary focused on plasma donor centers. The Medical Support Specialist determines donor eligibility, reviews lab results, handles adverse events, and notifies donors of unsuitable results under the Center Manager and Center Physician guidance.

The role requires appropriate licensure (EMT/RN/LPN), CPR/AED certification, IV therapy prerequisites, FDA training, and at least two years in a clinical setting, all within an environment focused on safety and

Qualifications

• 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: EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, and RN
• 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

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility; include informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance, physical examination, blood testing, and SPE review
• Evaluate donor reaction(s) at the facility per SOPs; manage medical emergencies and transport as needed
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical/technical issues
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable
• Manage employee incidents and determine need for occupational health/ER evaluation; refer to EHS guidance
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and assist investigations related to pandemic threats

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent including nursing program graduate equivalence

State licensure as EMT-B/EMT-A/EMT-I/EMT-P/LPN-LVN/RN

CPR and AED certification

Basic IV therapy requirements

FDA training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist

Two years clinical or hospital experience

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services is a Takeda subsidiary focused on plasma donor centers. The Medical Support Specialist determines donor eligibility, reviews lab results, handles adverse events, and notifies donors of unsuitable results under the Center Manager and Center Physician guidance.

The role requires appropriate licensure (EMT/RN/LPN), CPR/AED certification, IV therapy prerequisites, FDA training, and at least two years in a clinical setting, all within an environment focused on safety and