Medical Support Specialist EMT-B

Takeda•Ypsilanti, MI

5d•$22 - $31

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, adherence to guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The role includes managing informed consent and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). It also involves evaluating donor reactions, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies, supporting employee vaccination programs and incident management, and providing pandemic coordination support when authorized by EHS.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned 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 managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews and acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or 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 associated with local pandemic threats as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.