Paramedic/EMT-P

BioLife Plasma Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement programme

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Des Moines is seeking a part-time Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse). In this role, you will ensure donor eligibility and manage donor care, working under the guidance of the Plasma Center Manager and Center Physician.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be currently licensed as an EMT-Paramedic, and possess CPR certification. Responsibilities include evaluating donor reactions and supporting health initiatives.

This position offers a competitive hourly wage, with various benefits including medical insurance, vacation time, and sick leave.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for nursing certification.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting required.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage donor adverse events.
• Evaluate donor reactions and support medical emergencies.
• Manage employee incidents and oversee vaccination programs.

Skills

Currently licensed as EMT-Paramedic

Current CPR and AED certification

Clinical or hospital experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program

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.

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

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 centre‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• You will determine donor eligibility; to include 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 recognised educational nursing programme with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT‑Paramedic.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfil 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

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 licences 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. U.S. based employees may 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 programme, paid volunteer time off, company holidays and well‑being benefits, among others. 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, colour, 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 – IA – Des Moines

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Part time

Job Exempt

No