Plasma Center Nurse – EMT-Paramedic Medical Support

USA - 3387 BioLife Plasma Services, LP; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Cedar Falls, IA. You will determine donor eligibility, monitor donor safety, and support the lab testing processes under physician guidance.

This role requires state licensure as EMT-Paramedic, CPR/AED certifications, and clinical experience. Reporting to the Center Manager, you will participate in medical emergencies per SOPs, assist with vaccination programs, and contribute to EHS initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a 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 (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility; 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 reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• 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.
• 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. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Skills

CPR certification

EMT-Paramedic

Education

Nursing program graduate or equivalent

EMT-Paramedic license

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Cedar Falls, IA. You will determine donor eligibility, monitor donor safety, and support the lab testing processes under physician guidance.

This role requires state licensure as EMT-Paramedic, CPR/AED certifications, and clinical experience. Reporting to the Center Manager, you will participate in medical emergencies per SOPs, assist with vaccination programs, and contribute to EHS initiatives.