EMT Medical Support Specialist: Plasma Center Ops

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Largo, FL is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations under the direction of the Center Manager and Center Physician. You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor safety and adverse events, review test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results in accordance with SOPs.

You will work with compliance training, support vaccination programs, respond to medical emergencies, and coordinate with Medical Affairs for center-level

Qualifications

• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, RN
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Fulfill state requirements 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, including informed consent, AIDS education and self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination and review of SPE results
• Evaluate donor reaction(s) as outlined in SOPs
• Follow SOPs for medical emergencies and donor transport to emergency care facilities
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on medical or technical issues and donor safety
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate with occupational health/ER and EHS guidance
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and assist investigations in the local community

Skills

EMT-B

EMT-A

EMT-I

EMT-P

Education

High school diploma or equivalent including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements

Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in Largo, FL is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations under the direction of the Center Manager and Center Physician. You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor safety and adverse events, review test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results in accordance with SOPs.

You will work with compliance training, support vaccination programs, respond to medical emergencies, and coordinate with Medical Affairs for center-level