Paramedic - $3,500 Sign On Bonus

Takeda•Springfield, MO

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda, is hiring a Paramedic to work as a Medical Support Specialist at a plasma donation center. The role supports center operations and donor safety, determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and applicable procedures and regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current EMT-Paramedic license or certification in the state where the responsibilities will be assigned.
Current 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 managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical-history interviews and physical examinations, checking acceptance requirements, conducting blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions 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 for guidance on unacceptable findings to donors and 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 associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.