Biolife Medical Support Specialist - EMT-P
About The Position
BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is hiring a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable 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 role follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The position involves donor eligibility screening, donor reaction evaluation, medical emergency response, employee incident management, and support for employee vaccination programs. The specialist may also serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with applicable 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 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 (SOPs).
- 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 when guidance is needed for communicating unacceptable findings to donors or addressing 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 into local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Benefits
- Takeda describes its careers as stimulating and says it encourages innovation and professional growth through life-changing work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
