Biolife Paramedic (EMTP)

BioLife Plasma Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Well-being benefits

Sick time up to 80 hours/year

Vacation up to 120 hours

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support center operations under the Center Manager and the Center Physician. You will determine donor eligibility, review laboratory results, and notify donors of unsuitable results, while following BioLife Medical Affairs guidance.

Responsibilities include evaluating donor reactions per SOPs, referring medical issues to physicians, supporting vaccination programs for staff, managing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or nursing program degree meeting state requirements.
• Current state license or certification required (EMT-Paramedic).
• Current CPR and AED certifications.
• Abiding state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of SPE.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical issues, donor safety and eligibility concerns.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine subsequent evaluation by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance as needed.
• Act as a pandemic coordinator when authorized, supporting investigations of pandemic threats with EHS or Medical Affairs.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR/AED

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing program degree

Job description

Job Description

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., operates plasma donation centers. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations under the guidance of the Center Manager and the Center Physician. The role requires commitment to customer service and quality, determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center‑level support of environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including standing orders for Center Physician and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical issues, donor safety and eligibility concerns.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine subsequent evaluation by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance as needed.
• Act as a pandemic coordinator when authorized, supporting investigations of pandemic threats with EHS or Medical Affairs.

Required Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or equivalent, or graduate degree from a recognized nursing program meeting state requirements.
• Current state license or certification required for responsibilities (EMT‑Paramedic).
• Current CPR and AED certifications.
• Abiding state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and local wage requirements. U.S. based employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑ 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 per calendar year, and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Location & Employment Type

USA – Missouri – Kansas City – Ambassador Dr. Full‑time employee, regular worker type.

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.