Biolife Intermediate EMT (IEMT)

BioLife Plasma Services; Del City (OK); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Del City, OK is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results under supervision.

You will work with the Center Manager and Center Physician, following FDA training and SOPs, and support vaccination programs for staff while ensuring donor safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• EMT-Intermediate license required.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including consent, screening and testing.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOPs.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical guidance.
• Support Hepatitis B and influenza vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents with occupational health/ER input and EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and assist investigations.

Skills

EMT-Intermediate

CPR/AED

IV therapy

FDA training

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements

Job description

Job Description

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 will 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 test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist 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, including 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 reactions, as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of the Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the Hepatitis B and influenza 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 as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

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‑Intermediate.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you

• Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• A comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, and a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

Location: USA – OK – Del City

Hourly Wage Range: $21.60 – $29.70

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, 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.

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.