EMT-P; 2nd shift and Rotating Weekends

Job Summary

You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.

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 for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues.

The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance from Bio Life Medical Affairs and provides center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• Determine donor eligibility; manage informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions 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 when needing to provide 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.
• Act 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent or 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 for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications and location. The wage will conform to state or local minimum wage requirements.

U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays and well‑being benefits. Employees may receive up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year and new hires may accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

USA – IN – Fort Wayne – Coldwater Rd

Employee, Regular, Full time

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