On Site Paramedic Bilingual Spanish

Takeda•Mesa, AZ

18d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations in Mesa, Arizona. 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 BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, supports center-level environmental, health and safety activities, and must be familiar with regulations in the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The position includes evaluating donor eligibility and reactions, handling medical emergencies in accordance with standard operating procedures, referring medical or technical issues to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, supporting employee vaccination programs and managing employee incidents. When authorized by EHS, the role may also serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community. The position is part-time and based in Mesa, Arizona. The listed U.S. hourly wage range is $25.60–$35.20; the actual offer may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. The role is in a fast-paced, friendly environment and offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-Paramedic.
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 interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable, and seek guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required; follow EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.