EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to 10000 USD

ElevateU education benefits

Daily Pay

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, part of Takeda, is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to assess donor eligibility, review test results, and manage donor safety in a fast-paced plasma center. You will work under the Center Manager and Physician guidance, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and BioLife/EHS policies.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, patient care, and collaboration with Medical Affairs, with opportunities to contribute to EHS initiatives and vaccination programs for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalence of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, RN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and SPE review.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies following SOPs and Center Physician guidance.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate further evaluation with occupational health/ER; assist EHS as needed.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemics.

Job description

Job Description

Bring your EMT skills to a role where every donor interaction helps save lives. At BioLife Plasma Services, you'll use your clinical assessment and patient care expertise to ensure donor safety and support the plasma donation process that makes life changing therapies possible for patients with rare and chronic conditions. If you're looking for meaningful healthcare work with predictable scheduling, career growth, and outstanding benefits, BioLife offers an alternative career path for EMTs.

Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.

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 will perform as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

About the role:

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 determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification 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

• You will determine donor eligibility; to include, 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).
• You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• You can be 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 to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Emergency Medical Technician -Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), and Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), and Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
• Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) 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.At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Why EMTs Choose BioLife:

• This could highlight what differentiates BioLife from traditional EMS roles, including:
• Predictable schedules (no overnight shifts or 24 hour calls)
• A lower stress clinical environment while continuing to use EMT skills
• Meaningful relationships with repeat donors
• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and Daily Pay (access earned wages in real time)
• Career growth opportunities within BioLife and Takeda
• Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement and ElevateU education benefits

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

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.

For Location:

USA - WI - Mount Pleasant - Dura

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.50 - $30.80

• U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives.
• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive per calendar year up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to 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.

Locations

USA - WI - Mount Pleasant - Dura

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No