EMT-Basic: Plasma Center Medical Support Specialist

JobRx, Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 83,841,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid time off

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking Medical Support Specialists in Tyler, TX to support plasma donor safety and eligibility, manage donor reactions, and review test results under supervision of a Center Manager and Center Physician.

Required are EMT licenses (B/A/I/P) or RN/LPN, CPR/AED, and state-specific basic IV therapy qualifications, with at least two years in a clinical or hospital setting. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

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: Emergency Medical Technician -Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), and Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), and Registered Nurse (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; 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

EMT-B

EMT-A

EMT-I

EMT-P

LPN/LVN

RN

CPR/AED

Education

High school diploma

Nursing credential

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking Medical Support Specialists in Tyler, TX to support plasma donor safety and eligibility, manage donor reactions, and review test results under supervision of a Center Manager and Center Physician.

Required are EMT licenses (B/A/I/P) or RN/LPN, CPR/AED, and state-specific basic IV therapy qualifications, with at least two years in a clinical or hospital setting. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.