EMT-Basic (EMT-B) - Plasma Center

Job TitleMedical Support SpecialistJob DescriptionBring your EMT skills to a role where every donor interaction helps save lives. At BioLife Plasma Services, you'll use your clinical assessment and patient care expertise to ensure donor safety and support the plasma donation process that makes life changing therapies possible for patients with rare and chronic conditions. If you're looking for meaningful healthcare work with predictable scheduling, career growth, and outstanding benefits, BioLife offers an alternative career path for EMTs.About BioLife Plasma ServicesEvery 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 to support plasma center operations.BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.ResponsibilitiesYou will 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).You will 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.You will 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.You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.You can 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.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirementsCurrently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Emergency Medical Technician -Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), and Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), and Registered Nurse (RN)Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certificationFulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapySatisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support SpecialistTwo years in a clinical or hospital settingBenefitsEvery day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases.?? At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.Why EMTs Choose BioLifePredictable schedules (no overnight shifts or 24 hour calls)A lower stress clinical environment while continuing to use EMT skillsMeaningful relationships with repeat donorsCompetitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and Daily Pay (access earned wages in real time)Career growth opportunities within BioLife and TakedaUp to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement and ElevateU education benefitsLocationUSA - IL - JolietCompensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.For Location:USA - IL - JolietU.S. Hourly Wage Range:$22.50 - $32.34The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, 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 from which they will be performing the job.? The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment 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, and any other characteristic protected by law.