Biolife Nurse - Paramedic License (Bilingual Spanish)

BioLife Plasma Services; Universal City (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Company holidays

Well-being benefits

Sick time (up to 80 hours annually)

Paid vacation (up to 120 hours for new hires)

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist in Universal City, Texas. This role supports daily plasma center operations, handles donor eligibility, and manages medical emergencies. Candidates should have a high school diploma or nursing certification, and two years of clinical experience. Compensation ranges from $24.32 to $33.44 per hour, with a variety of benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Key responsibilities include evaluating donors, managing incidents, and supporting vaccination programs. Join a diverse team committed to safety and quality in plasma collection!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or recognized nursing program.
• Current state license for EMT-Paramedic.
• CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA-approved BioLife training.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility through various evaluations.
• Manage medical emergencies according to SOPs.
• Refer to the Center Physician as needed.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and evaluations.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator as authorized.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Current state license or certification for EMT-Paramedic

Current CPR and AED certification

State requirements for basic IV therapy fulfillment

Completion of FDA-approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training

Minimum two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting

Job description

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Role Overview

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations, reporting to the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and, for medical issues, managing the Center Physician. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, notifying donors of unsuitable test results, and providing EHS support.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of the Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings arise or when medical or technical guidance is required.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine the need for further evaluation by occupational health/ER; follow EHS guidance for employee incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Current state license or certification for EMT‑Paramedic.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State requirements for basic IV therapy fulfillment.
• Completion of FDA‑approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training.
• Minimum two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Compensation and Benefits

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.32 – $33.44. The actual hourly wage offered may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, sick time (up to 80 hours annually), and paid vacation (up to 120 hours for new hires).

Location

USA – TX – Universal City

Employment Type

Employee, Regular, Full time; Job Exempt: No

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud of 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.