Paramedic

Biolife Plasma Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in West Des Moines, IA is hiring a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations and report to the Plasma Center Manager.

The role includes determining donor eligibility, evaluating medical conditions during the donation process, and acting as a Pandemic Coordinator. Ideal candidates must be licensed EMT-Paramedics with clinical experience.

Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and licensed as EMT-Paramedic.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Complete FDA training for Medical Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions and handle medical emergencies.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.

Skills

Donor eligibility determination

Emergency medical procedures

Clinical evaluations

Occupational health management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified in state EMT-Paramedic

Current CPR and AED certification

Job description

Overview

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at BioLife Plasma Services. Supports plasma center operations, reports to the Plasma Center Manager, and works under the guidance of the Center Physician for medical issues.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions at the facility as outlined in SOPs; follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of the Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance regarding medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support 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, referencing EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized nursing education program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT‑Paramedic.
• 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 of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Benefits

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and to participate in medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; basic life insurance; a tuition reimbursement program; paid volunteer time off; company holidays; and well‑being benefits, among others. Employees are eligible to receive up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and new hires may accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Locations: USA - IA - West Des Moines

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No