Part Time Paramedic/EMT-P

BioLife Plasma Services; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 38,793 - 53,340; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Paid vacation

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Thornton, CO is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. This part-time role involves determining donor eligibility, managing adverse events, and facilitating medical emergency procedures.

Candidates must have a nursing background, current licensing, and CPR certification. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly wage ranging from $28.16 to $38.72.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Current state license as Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
• Current CPR and AED certification required.
• State-mandated basic IV therapy training.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent and medical history interview.
• Manage donor adverse events and notify them of unsuitable test results.
• Evaluate donor reactions and facilitate medical emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with the Center Physician for unacceptable findings.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient assessment

CPR and AED certification

IV therapy training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA)

Job description

Position Overview

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis.
• Manage donor adverse events and review laboratory test results, notifying donors of unsuitable test results.
• Evaluate donor reactions per SOPs and facilitate medical emergency procedures, including development of Center Physician standing orders and transport to emergency care facilities.
• Collaborate with the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings and guidance on medical or technical issues.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine need for occupational health/ER evaluation.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations of pandemic threats in the local community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of an accredited nursing program with state credentials.
• Current state license or certification as Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State‑mandated basic IV therapy training.
• Completion of FDA‑approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training.
• At least two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

Compensation

U.S. hourly wage range: $28.16 – $38.72. Actual wage may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location, and will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements.

Location & Work Type

Thornton, CO, USA. Part‑time employee.

EEO Statement

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