Hospital Paramedic - Emergency Room

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.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

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).

Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of the Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.

Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.

Support the Hepatitis B and influenza vaccination programs for employees.

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, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.

Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.

Satisfactorily complete the FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.

Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases.

A comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, and a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

Hourly Wage Range: $21.60–$29.70

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

Takeda 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.

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