Plasma Center EMT-B: Medical Support Specialist

Biolife Plasma Services; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, review lab results, manage donor adverse events, and notify donors of unsuitable findings under the Center Manager and Center Physician guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and active licensure/certification in EMS or nursing (EMT-B/A/I/P, LPN/LVN, or RN), CPR/AED, and completion of FDA training for BioLife

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active EMS or nursing licensure (EMT/Paramedic or RN/LPN).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• FDA training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist completed.
• Minimum two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility; include informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and SPE review.
• Evaluate donor reactions per SOPs and manage medical emergencies with Center Physician standing orders and donor transport when needed.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical/technical issues including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate with occupational health/EHS; act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS/Medical Affairs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-B/EMT-A/EMT-I/EMT-P license

LPN/LVN license

RN license

CPR/AED certification

FDA BioLife training

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, review lab results, manage donor adverse events, and notify donors of unsuitable findings under the Center Manager and Center Physician guidance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and active licensure/certification in EMS or nursing (EMT-B/A/I/P, LPN/LVN, or RN), CPR/AED, and completion of FDA training for BioLife