Medical Support Specialist

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Biolife Plasma Services Full time

As a Medical Support Specialist at BioLife Plasma Services, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our donors. Your primary responsibility will be to determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results.

About the Role:

As a Medical Support Specialist, you will work under the guidance of the Center Manager and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. You will be responsible for familiarizing yourself with regulations of the plasma collection industry and providing center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives.

Key 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, which occur 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, including a 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 the 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.
About BioLife:

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.



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