On Site Paramedic

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Harker Heights, Texas seeks a Medical Support Specialist to oversee donor eligibility and manage adverse events. The role requires an EMT-Paramedic certification and a high school diploma or its equivalent. Key responsibilities include evaluating donor reactions, supporting vaccination initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Compensation includes an hourly wage between $24.32 and $33.44 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and sick time.

Qualifications

• Licensed as EMT-Paramedic in Texas.
• Experience in clinical or hospital settings (2 years).
• Ability to manage donor reactions and perform physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility based on protocols.
• Evaluate donor adverse events and manage care.
• Support vaccination programs and employee incident evaluations.

Skills

Leadership in emergency situations

Donor eligibility assessment

Clinical evaluation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as EMT-Paramedic

CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

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.

About the role

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 works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The specialist is familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs.

How you will contribute

• You will determine donor eligibility; this includes 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 when needed to provide 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, 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 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 - TX - Harker Heights

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.32 - $33.44

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.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. They may also 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. 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

EEO Statement

Locations

USA - TX - Harker Heights

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No