Paramedic/EMT-P

BioLife Plasma Services; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Basic life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Holidays

Wellbeing benefits

Sick time

Paid vacation

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Layton, UT is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support center operations, assess donor eligibility, manage adverse events, and review lab results. You will work under the guidance of the Center Manager and Center Physician, contributing to EHS and medical affairs as needed.

Responsibilities include evaluating donor health, handling emergencies per SOPs, and coordinating with medical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or nursing program equivalency as required by state.
• EMT-Paramedic license and CPR/AED certification required.
• State licensure for basic IV therapy.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.
• Completion of FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including consent, medical history, physical exam, and lab review.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for emergencies and transfers.
• Consult with Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage incidents and notify occupational health or ER as needed.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

Skills

EMT-Paramedic

CPR

AED

IV therapy license

FDA-approved training

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-Paramedic license

Job description

Job Description

By working as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) you will support plasma center operations including determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. You will work under the guidance of the Center Manager, Assistant Manager, and Center Physician, and provide support for environmental, health and safety (EHS) and medical affairs as needed.

How you will contribute

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including standing orders and transfer to emergency care.
• Consult with the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and notify occupational health/ER as necessary.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate equivalent of a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• License or certification in the state of assignment: EMT‑Paramedic.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State licensure for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• At least two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Compensation & Benefits

U.S. hourly wage range: $24.32 - $33.44. Actual wage depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications and location, and complies with state/local minimum wage requirements.

U.S. employees may receive short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, wellbeing benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time annually, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

Location

USA – UT – Layton

EEO Statement

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