Plasma Center Paramedic - EMT-P

BioLife Plasma Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Support Specialist to enhance plasma center operations. In this role, you'll assess donor eligibility, manage medical emergencies, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of life-saving medicines produced from the plasma collected. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued, and your commitment to quality and customer service will help shape the future of patient care. Join a team that inspires and empowers you to make a difference every day.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term incentives

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state as an EMT-Paramedic.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions and support vaccination programs.
• Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician.

Skills

Donor eligibility assessment

Medical history interview

CPR and AED certification

IV therapy

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing program certification

Tools

Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)

Job description

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Job Description

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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 (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.

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

About the role:

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. 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 will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs.

How you will contribute:

• You will determine donor eligibility, including management of informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• You will evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility as outlined in the SOPs, following applicable SOPs for medical emergencies.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues.
• 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.
• You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community.

What you bring to Takeda:

• High school diploma or equivalent, including 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 for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

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 inspires and empowers 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.

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 strive to be transparent with our pay practices.

For Location: USA - DE - Newark

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $25.00 - $34.38

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on various factors, including qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and more.

EEO Statement

Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Locations: USA - DE - Newark

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No