Paramedic – No Overnight Shifts
BioLife Plasma Services · Joliet, IL · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$26.88–$36.96/hrPart-time
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 report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.
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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
Commensurate with experience.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
- U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $26.88 - $36.96
- Short-term incentives
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer time off
- Company holidays
- Well-being benefits
- Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- New hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Pay
- Starting pay for this position is $25 per hour.
- Final compensation may be adjusted based on a candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Schedule
- This role requires availability for nights and weekends.
- Standard coverage hours are 5:00am–9:00pm on weekdays and 6:00am–5:00pm on weekends.