Plasma Center Nurse | Paramedic Medical Support Specialist

USA - 3387 BioLife Plasma Services, LP; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in San Antonio, TX seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations by ensuring donor eligibility, reviewing lab results, and communicating test outcomes. Reporting to the Center Manager, you will work under the Center Physician, handling donor safety and adverse events, and assisting with vaccination programs.

You will contribute to a compliant, patient-focused center, coordinating with Medical Affairs for medical guidance and

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 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.
• You 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.

Skills

EMT-Paramedic

CPR / AED certification

State licensure

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of recognized nursing program

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in San Antonio, TX seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations by ensuring donor eligibility, reviewing lab results, and communicating test outcomes. Reporting to the Center Manager, you will work under the Center Physician, handling donor safety and adverse events, and assisting with vaccination programs.

You will contribute to a compliant, patient-focused center, coordinating with Medical Affairs for medical guidance and