EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center

About the role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. You will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs, providing center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility; including 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) occurring at the facility as outlined in SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when needing to provide unacceptable findings to donors, or for 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.
• Serve as 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
• Current licensure or certification in the state of assignment: Emergency Medical Technician‑Basic (EMT‑B), Advanced (EMT‑A), Intermediate (EMT‑I), Paramedic (EMT‑P), Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy in the state of licensure.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Skills

• Clinical assessment and patient care expertise
• Determining donor eligibility and managing adverse events
• Reviewing laboratory test results and Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)
• Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies
• Supporting Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
• Managing employee incidents and coordinating with occupational health/ER
• Acting as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized

Benefits

• Purpose‑driven work with a supportive team and opportunities for career growth
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits
• Daily Pay – access earned wages in real time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually and ElevateU education benefits
• Predictable scheduling (no overnight shifts or 24‑hour calls)

Pay

Hourly wage range: $20.00 – $27.72 (actual offer based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location).

Sign‑on bonus: $2,500.

Schedule

Full‑time position with predictable scheduling (no overnight shifts or 24‑hour calls).