Paramedic (EMT-P)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid vacation up to 120 hours

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Tyler, Texas is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to manage donor eligibility and adverse reactions. Responsibilities include conducting medical history interviews, performing physical examinations, and supporting vaccination programs.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, EMT-Paramedic certification, and experience in a clinical setting.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and up to 120 hours of vacation.

Qualifications

• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Current CPR and AED certification required.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and perform medical history interviews.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.

Skills

Determining donor eligibility

Medical history interviews

Conducting physical examinations

CPR and AED certification

IV therapy skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-Paramedic certification

Job description

About the role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) 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 Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and will follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provide center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• You will determine donor eligibility; this includes managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and acceptance requirements, performing physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• You will evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician 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 act as 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.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate-equivalent recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be 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 in a clinical or hospital setting.

Location & Compensation

Location: USA - TX - Tyler

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.32 - $33.44. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant, experience, specific skills, level of education, certifications, and location. The 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. Eligibility for 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 wellbeing benefits. Employees may receive up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year and new hires up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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Other Information

Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Job Exempt: No