Part Time Plasma Center AEMT

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist to assist plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, review medical histories, and ensure donor safety while adhering to SOPs. The role involves supporting vaccination programs and coordinating with physicians for complex cases.

Requirements include CPR/AED, state licensure, and two years in a clinical setting. The position offers part-time hours at our WA center in Bellingham.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including nursing program graduate with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified in the state: EMT-A, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete BioLife Medical Support Specialist FDA-approved training.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education, and medical history review.
• Evaluate donor reactions per SOPs and manage clinical responses.
• Follow SOPs for medical emergencies; support center physician standing orders and donor transport.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.

Skills

CPR & AED

Donor eligibility assessment

Medical history interview

Donor safety & SOPs

Clinical/hospital experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; nursing program graduate

State license/certification: EMT-A/EMT-P/LPN/LVN/RN

Job description

About BioLife Plasma Services

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 report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations.

Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.

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 reaction(s), which occurs 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 recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced (EMT-A and Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), and Registered Nurse (RN)
• 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

What Takeda can offer you

• Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases.
• At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you.
• We offer a purpose you can believe in
• a team you can count on
• opportunities for career growth
• a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits
• all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

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 will inspire and empower 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, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

• For Location: USA - WA - Bellingham U.S.
• Hourly Wage Range: $27.60 - $37.95 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.

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.

Locations

USA - WA - Bellingham

Worker Details

• Worker Type Employee
• Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Part time Job Exempt No

Company Values

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.