Plasma Center - EMT-B

About the role

At BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., you will serve as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and work under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational matters and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The role involves determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. You will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, providing center-level support for 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 reactions that occur 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 providing unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support 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 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 with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as one of the following: 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 (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.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Purpose-driven work environment with career growth opportunities

Pay

Location: USA – UT – Riverton

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $20.00 – $29.26

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or will perform the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Schedule

• Full time
• Employee (Regular)
• Non-exempt