Biolife Paramedic (EMTP)
About The Position
BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. The role focuses on determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager and works under the Center Physician’s management on medical issues, following BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and supporting center-level environmental, health and safety (EHS) activities. The Medical Support Specialist determines eligibility through informed-consent processes, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical-history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The role evaluates donor reactions according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), follows medical-emergency procedures, and refers medical or technical matters to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as appropriate. Additional duties include supporting employee vaccination programs, responding to employee incidents, and potentially serving as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The position is full-time and regular, located at the Kansas City, Missouri, plasma center. The listed hourly wage range is $24.30–$33.44. Takeda describes its workplace as inclusive and collaborative and highlights its commitment to patient care, innovation, and employee growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program in accordance with state requirements.
- Current EMT-Paramedic license or certification in the state where the responsibilities will be assigned.
- Current CPR and AED certification.
- Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
- Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
- Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical-history interviews and physical examinations, checking acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing SPE.
- Evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility in accordance with SOPs.
- Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer donors with unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable.
- Seek Center Physician or Medical Affairs guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
- Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
- Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following EHS guidance.
- Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
- Support plasma center operations and center-level EHS activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
