EMT Medical Support Specialist — Plasma Center

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

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor safety, review test results, and assist the Center Manager and Physician.

The role requires state licensure as EMT or RN/LPN, CPR/AED, and at least two years in a clinical setting; BioLife offers comprehensive benefits and a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

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

• 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.

Skills

EMT-B

EMT-A

EMT-I

EMT-P

RN

LPN/LVN

CPR & AED

High school diploma

Clinical experience

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor safety, review test results, and assist the Center Manager and Physician.

The role requires state licensure as EMT or RN/LPN, CPR/AED, and at least two years in a clinical setting; BioLife offers comprehensive benefits and a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.