Paramedic (EMT-P) – No Overnight Shifts

Takeda • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at a BioLife Plasma Services center, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The primary focus is on ensuring the safety and eligibility of plasma donors, collecting high-quality plasma for life-changing medicines, and maintaining a commitment to customer service and quality. The position involves determining donor eligibility, managing adverse events, reviewing lab results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager and medical guidance of the Center Physician, adhering to industry regulations and BioLife's environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified as an EMT-Paramedic in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy in the state of licensure.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including donor transport to emergency facilities.
• Consult with the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings, medical/technical issues, and donor safety/eligibility.
• Support employee Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs.
• Manage employee incidents and determine the need for further evaluation by occupational health/ER, referring to EHS guidance.
• Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Sick time (up to 80 hours per calendar year)
• Paid vacation (accrual up to 120 hours for new hires)

What This Job Offers

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