Paramedic

BioLife Plasma Services; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 31,739 - 43,642; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a full-time Medical Support Specialist in Bossier City, Louisiana. This role involves determining donor eligibility and managing donor safety while providing vital support in plasma center operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, EMT-Paramedic certification, and relevant experience. Offers include competitive wages ranging from $23.04 to $31.68 per hour, along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent and medical history interviews.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow emergency SOPs.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and occupational health evaluations.

Skills

Medical history interview

Emergency response

Patient safety

IV therapy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-Paramedic certification

Current CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

Medical Benefits and full vacation starting day one, no overnight shifts, $3000 sign‑on bonus available!

Open Availability Required

• Tuesday–Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
• Friday: 5:30 AM – 7:30 PM
• Saturday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Sunday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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. 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

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 works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist will be familiar with plasma collection regulations and will follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs for center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• You will determine donor eligibility: proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• You will evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing the Center Physician’s standing orders and coordinating donor transport to emergency care.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• You will support the hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation by occupational health or ER. EHS guidance will be followed regarding incidents.
• You may act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community.

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 where responsibilities are assigned: EMT‑Paramedic.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy in the state of licensure.
• Complete 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. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, united by unwavering commitment to bring better health and a brighter future to people worldwide.

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 – LA – Bossier City

U.S. Hourly Wage Range

$23.04 – $31.68

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

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and 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. employees also receive up to 80 hours of sick time per year, and new hires 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 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.

Locations

USA – LA – Bossier City

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No