Plasma Center – EMT-P

Takeda • Tukwila, WA

22h

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 results. It operates under the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

The position requires familiarity with plasma collection industry regulations or a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include assessing donor eligibility and reactions, following procedures for medical emergencies, escalating medical or technical issues when appropriate, supporting employee vaccination programs and incident management, and assisting with community pandemic-threat investigations when authorized.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with applicable state requirements.
• Current EMT-Advanced (EMT-A) and/or Paramedic (EMT-P) license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Meet the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
• 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 in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer unacceptable findings to donors, and medical or technical questions involving donor safety or eligibility, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
• Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs when applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following Environmental, Health, and Safety guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by Environmental, Health, and Safety, and support investigations into pandemic threats in the local community when directed by Environmental, Health, and Safety or Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

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