Paramedic – No Overnight Shifts

Takeda • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse). In this role, you will be motivated by the donors you meet daily, as the high-quality plasma collected becomes life-changing medicines. A strong commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and support plasma center operations. Key responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist operates under the operational guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the medical management of the Center Physician. Familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is required. The specialist will follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
• Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company 401(k) match
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Up to 80 hours of sick time (per calendar year)
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation (for new hires)
• Short-term incentives (U.S. based employees may be eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree