EMT-P

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is hiring a part-time Medical Support Specialist in Kokomo, Indiana. The position involves determining donor eligibility, managing medical emergencies, and supporting vaccination programs. Candidates must have a high school diploma, active EMT-Paramedic certification, and experience in a clinical setting. The role offers a wage of $24.32 - $33.44 per hour, along with potential benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Fulfills state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA approved training for Medical Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, manage informed consent, and conduct medical history interviews.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies at the facility.
• Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs.

Skills

Customer service

Medical history interviewing

Emergency management

Basic IV therapy

Vaccination program support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current EMT-Paramedic certification

Current CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

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

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, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) 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; 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).
• You will evaluate donor reactions, which occur 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: EMT-Paramedic.
• 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.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits

Wage: $24.32 - $33.44 per hour (depending on qualifications, experience and location).

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and may 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. 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 - IN - Kokomo

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Part time

Job Exempt

No