Biolife Paramedic

Takeda • Independence, MO

16h • $24 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role focuses on determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

Responsibilities include screening donors and evaluating reactions according to standard operating procedures, supporting employee vaccination programs and managing employee incidents, and potentially coordinating responses to local pandemic threats when authorized. The role requires familiarity with plasma collection or manufacturing regulations and completion of FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalency of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current state license or certification as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy in the state of licensure.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for a BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility according to applicable SOPs.
• Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs and seek guidance on medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility.
• Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further occupational health or emergency room evaluation is required, following EHS guidance.
• When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED