Plasma Center EMT-I — Medical Support Specialist

USA - 3387 BioLife Plasma Services, LP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations in Portland, OR. You will determine donor eligibility, review test results, and address donor safety under Center Manager and Center Physician guidance.

The role requires state licensure in EMT or nursing, CPR/AED, and FTP training; two years in a clinical setting; vaccination program support; and coordination with EHS for incidents.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified in the state of responsibilities (EMT-B/EMT-A/EMT-I/EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete BioLife FDA approved training for Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education, self-exclusion, medical history, physical exam, and donor testing.
• Evaluate donor reactions per SOPs and manage emergencies with standing orders and donor transport.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical issues.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents with EHS guidance and assist as Pandemic Coordinator if authorized.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)

Advanced EMT (EMT-A)

Intermediate EMT (EMT-I)

Paramedic (EMT-P)

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

CPR and AED certification

Basic IV therapy licensure

FDA training completion for BioLife Medical Support Specialist

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations in Portland, OR. You will determine donor eligibility, review test results, and address donor safety under Center Manager and Center Physician guidance.

The role requires state licensure in EMT or nursing, CPR/AED, and FTP training; two years in a clinical setting; vaccination program support; and coordination with EHS for incidents.