Paramedic (EMT-P)

BioLife Plasma Services; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentives

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist in Fairview Heights, IL. In this role, you'll determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Full-time and part-time positions are available with flexible shifts throughout the week, offering a competitive hourly wage ranging from $24.32 to $33.44. Join a dynamic team dedicated to customer service and quality in the plasma donation process.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment (e.g., EMT-Paramedic).
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Current CPR and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma.
• Manage donor adverse events and follow SOPs.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs.

Skills

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

IV therapy

Basic life support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated team members to fill full‑time or part‑time positions with open availability. The schedule typically runs from 30 minutes before opening to one hour after closing, offering flexible shifts throughout the week.

2k Sign On Bonus – No Overnight Shifts

Incentive offered for new hires.

Join Our Team!

We invite you to be part of a dynamic team focused on customer service and quality.

Center Hours

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday–Thursday: 6 AM – 7 PM
• Friday: 6 AM – 6 PM
• Saturday–Sunday: 7 AM – 3 PM

About BioLife Plasma Services

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. A commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and 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) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. You will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and will follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, providing center‑level support for environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• Determine donor eligibility; manage informed consent, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions per SOPs. Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance concerning medical/technical issues, donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance on incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats.

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 of assignment (e.g., EMT‑Paramedic).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Biological Compensation And Benefits Summary

U.S. hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44. Eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with match, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, company holidays, and wellbeing benefits. U.S. employees receive up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Location & Work Type

Location: USA – IL – Fairview Heights

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No

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, 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, and any other characteristic protected by law.