Evenings and Weekends Intake Nurse/ EMT- Basic

Takeda•Dallas, TX

2d•$20 - $29

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is hiring an Intake Nurse/EMT-Basic to support plasma center operations as a Medical Support Specialist. The role focuses on donor safety and the plasma donation process, including determining donor eligibility, managing adverse donor reactions, reviewing laboratory results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. It also follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The Medical Support Specialist conducts donor interviews, examinations, and testing; manages medical emergencies according to standard operating procedures; and consults the Center Physician or Medical Affairs about donor findings, safety, eligibility, and other medical or technical issues. The role may also support employee vaccination and incident programs and, when authorized, coordinate responses to local pandemic threats. This is a full-time employee position in Dallas, Texas. Takeda describes the work environment as fast-paced and friendly, with predictable scheduling and no overnight shifts or 24-hour calls. The stated U.S. hourly wage range is $20.00–$29.26; the actual offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, licenses, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements.
Current state license or certification for the assigned state as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
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 at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures 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 evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support and follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs.