On Site Paramedic

BioLife Plasma Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 31,409 - 43,187; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Waco, Texas, seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to enhance plasma center operations. This role involves determining donor eligibility, managing adverse events, reviewing lab test results, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will support donor safety initiatives while working under medical guidance and contribute to employee health programs. Attractive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment: EMT-Paramedic.
• Current CPR and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage adverse events.
• Coordinate donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.

Skills

Donor eligibility assessment

CPR and AED certification

Emergency care coordination

Education

High school diploma or nursing program equivalent

Currently licensed EMT-Paramedic

Job description

Job Description

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager. The role includes determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

About BioLife Plasma Services

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., collects high‑quality plasma used to develop life‑changing medicines. The position emphasizes customer service, quality, and regulatory compliance.

About the role

The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center‑level support for environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent management, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).

• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs, follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, develop Center Physician’s standing orders, and coordinate donor transport to emergency care facilities.

• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical guidance, including donor safety and eligibility.

• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.

• Manage employee incidents, determine further evaluation requirements by occupational health/ER, and follow EHS guidance for employee incidents.

• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats.

What you bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment: EMT‑Paramedic.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you

We provide a purpose‑driven environment, a supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and more.

More about us

Takeda is transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. We are a patient‑focused, inclusive, and collaborative company committed to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

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 are committed to equitable pay and pay transparency.

For Location

USA - TX - Waco

U.S. Hourly Wage Range

$22.80 - $31.35. The final wage will depend on qualifications, experience, and specific skills and will comply with state and local minimum wage requirements.

Benefits

U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, sick time (up to 80 hours), and paid vacation (up to 120 hours for new hires).

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud of 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 laws.

Locations

USA - TX - Waco

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No