EMT-Basic: Plasma Center Medical Support Specialist

BioLife Plasma Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Rockford, IL seeks Medical Support Specialist to determine donor eligibility, manage donor safety, and review lab results. You will operate under Center Manager guidance and coordinate with Medical Affairs for medical issues.

The role requires EMT licensure in-state, CPR/AED certification, and clinical experience. We offer comprehensive benefits, predictable scheduling, and career growth within Takeda’s bio-pharma network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EMT licenses in-state (EMT-B/EMT-A/EMT-I/EMT-P) required.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• FDA training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.

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 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.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B/EMT-A/EMT-I/EMT-P

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse LPN/LVN

Registered Nurse RN

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in Rockford, IL seeks Medical Support Specialist to determine donor eligibility, manage donor safety, and review lab results. You will operate under Center Manager guidance and coordinate with Medical Affairs for medical issues.

The role requires EMT licensure in-state, CPR/AED certification, and clinical experience. We offer comprehensive benefits, predictable scheduling, and career growth within Takeda’s bio-pharma network.