Plasma Center Nurse Paramedic

BioLife Plasma Services; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Pearland, Texas. This role will support plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility through informed consent, medical history interview, and physical exam.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, state license, and clinical experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid vacation. Hourly wage range is $24.32 - $33.44 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate‑level nursing program with state requirements.
• State license or certification in the assigned state (e.g., EMT‑Paramedic).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfilled state IV therapy requirements.
• Completed FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility through various assessments.
• Evaluate donor reactions and respond to medical emergencies.
• Consult with the Center Physician for medical guidance.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and assessments.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator as needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

State license or certification

CPR and AED certification

IV therapy requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate-level nursing program

Job description

Job Description

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) will support plasma center operations, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager and working under the guidance of the Center Physician.

About the Role

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical exam, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions, follow SOPs for medical emergencies, develop Center Physician's standing orders, and coordinate donor transport to emergency care.
• Consult Center Physician or Medical Affairs for findings or guidance on medical/technical issues, ensuring donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents, determine need for occupational health evaluation, and follow EHS guidance regarding incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate‑level nursing program with state requirements.
• State license or certification in the assigned state (e.g., EMT‑Paramedic).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfilled state IV therapy requirements.
• Completed FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years clinical or hospital experience.

Location & Compensation

Location: USA, Texas, Pearland.

Hourly wage range: $24.32 - $33.44. Actual wage based on qualifications, experience, and skill set. Wages comply with state/local minimum wage requirements.

Benefits

U.S. employees may receive short‑term incentives, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, holidays, well‑being benefits, sick time, and paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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