Biolife Advanced EMT

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 33,062 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. In this role, you will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, and provide essential support to plasma center operations.

You will need a high school diploma or equivalent, EMT-Paramedic certification, and at least two years of clinical experience. Takeda offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment.
• 2+ years of experience in a clinical/hospital setting.
• Complete FDA approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies.
• Refer findings to the Center Physician as necessary.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-Paramedic certification

Current CPR and AED certification

Basics of IV therapy

Clinical or hospital experience

Education

Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program

Job description

Job Description

Note: this is a plasma donor assessment and monitoring role.

About BioLife Plasma Services

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

About the role

You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist is familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• Determine donor eligibility; manage informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs; follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community.

What you bring to Takeda

• 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: EMT-Paramedic.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you

At Takeda, we support our employees with purpose, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, and a fast-paced, friendly environment.

More about us

Takeda is a patient‑focused company that transforms patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda encourages innovation and strives for excellence, fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

Location

USA - WI - Mount Pleasant - Dura

U.S. Hourly Wage Range

$24.00 - $33.00

Benefits

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Information

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No