EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center

USA - 3387 BioLife Plasma Services, LP; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement

ElevateU education benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking an Medical Support Specialist with EMT credentials to support plasma donation operations. You will determine donor eligibility, perform medical history reviews, and assist with donor safety and equipment readiness.

The role involves clinical assessments, coordination with Center Physician, and involvement in vaccination programs and occupational health. A strong clinical background and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education, self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, SPE review
• Evaluate donor reactions per SOPs and manage emergencies including Center Physician orders and donor transport
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical/technical issues
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
• Manage employee incidents and refer to occupational health/ER per EHS guidance
• Possibly serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS/Medical Affairs

Skills

EMT-B

EMT-A

EMT-I

EMT-P

LPN/LVN

RN

CPR

AED

IV therapy

Education

EMT licensure/certification (state)

Graduate from nursing program or equivalent

Tools

FDA training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist

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.

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 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.

What 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

• 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

Compensation and Benefits Summary

• For Location: USA - MO - Springfield - McCurry Ave
• Hourly Wage Range: $20.00 - $27.72
• The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
• The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

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.

For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions:

Locations

USA - MO - Springfield - McCurry Ave

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Job Exempt No

About Takeda

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.