Plasma Center EMT – EMT-B

Takeda•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

The Plasma Center EMT performs as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position 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 Medical Support Specialist follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS). Familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing-environment regulations is expected. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility through informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The role evaluates donor reactions, follows SOPs for medical emergencies, and supports standing orders and transport to emergency care facilities. It refers medical or technical questions and unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as appropriate. The position may also support employee vaccination programs, manage employee incidents, and, when authorized by EHS, coordinate pandemic-related investigations. This is a full-time, regular employee position in Elkhart, Indiana. The listed hourly wage range is $20.00–$29.26, with the actual offer depending on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. Takeda describes a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state license or certification in the state where responsibilities are 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 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 interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs 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 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 pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).