Plasma Center Nurse: Medical Support Specialist

USA - 3387 BioLife Plasma Services, LP; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support center operations and donor care. You will determine donor eligibility, review test results, and assist in adverse event management under the Center Manager and Center Physician.

This role requires EMT-Paramedic certification, CPR/AED, and at least two years of clinical experience. A $2000 sign-on bonus is available, and the position offers full-time hours in a supportive

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; to include, 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.
• Can be 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-Paramedic license

CPR and AED certification

Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy

FDA approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist

Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support center operations and donor care. You will determine donor eligibility, review test results, and assist in adverse event management under the Center Manager and Center Physician.

This role requires EMT-Paramedic certification, CPR/AED, and at least two years of clinical experience. A $2000 sign-on bonus is available, and the position offers full-time hours in a supportive