Paramedic/EMT-P

BioLife Plasma Services; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation time

Short-term disability coverage

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in North Richland Hills, TX is looking for a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to assist with plasma center operations. The role involves determining donor eligibility, managing medical emergencies, and supporting various health programs. Candidates should possess clinical experience, relevant certifications, and fulfill state nursing requirements.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation time. The competitive hourly wage ranges from $24.32 to $33.44 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• License or certification in EMT-Paramedic in the assigned state.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies.
• Refer to the Center Physician for unacceptable findings.

Skills

Medical history interview

Donor eligibility evaluation

Emergency medical protocols

IV therapy

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing program certification

Tools

CPR certification

AED certification

Job description

About the role

You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and will follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs while providing center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Key Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, including 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 reactions and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, developing Center Physician’s standing orders and facilitating donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on 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, referring to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• 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 educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities are assigned (EMT‑Paramedic).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (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.

Location: USA – TX – North Richland Hills

U.S. Hourly Wage Range

$24.32 – $33.44. The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Benefits

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and to participate in medical, dental, 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 other well‑being benefits. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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