Plasma Center - EMT-B

Biolife; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking an EMT-qualified Medical Support Specialist in Billings, MT. You will assess donor eligibility, monitor safety, and support plasma center operations under medical guidance while adhering to regulatory standards.

The role offers meaningful healthcare work with predictable scheduling and comprehensive benefits. EMT licensure and CPR/AED certification are required, with opportunities for growth within the Takeda organization.

Qualifications

• Must hold EMT license levels (EMT-B/ A/ I/ P) or RN/LPN/LVN and meet state requirements.
• CPR/AED certification is required.
• FDA training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist completed.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and informed consent, medical history interview, physical exam, and screening tests.
• Evaluate donor adverse events and manage emergencies per SOPs.
• Refer complex medical issues to Center Physician or Medical Affairs.
• Assist with vaccination programs for employees and support EHS guidance.
• Support incident management and pandemic readiness as directed.

Skills

Donor safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or nursing program equivalent

EMT-B license (and related EMT licenses)

CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

Bring your EMT skills to a role where every donor interaction helps save lives. At BioLife Plasma Services, you'll use your clinical assessment and patient care expertise to ensure donor safety and support the plasma donation process that makes life changing therapies possible for patients with rare and chronic conditions. If you're looking for meaningful healthcare work with predictable scheduling, career growth, and outstanding benefits, BioLife offers an alternative career path for EMTs.

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 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, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist 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 center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Work Schedule and Availability

This is a full-time position requiring availability to work during the center's established business hours, including weekdays and weekends, in accordance with operational needs and the assigned schedule. The selected candidate must be available to work scheduled weekend shifts as required by the position. Work schedules may be adjusted based on business needs, consistent with applicable law and company policy. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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 -Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), 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, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Why EMTs Choose BioLife

• This could highlight what differentiates BioLife from traditional EMS roles, including:
• Predictable schedules (no overnight shifts or 24 hour calls)
• A lower stress clinical environment while continuing to use EMT skills
• Meaningful relationships with repeat donors
• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and Daily Pay (access earned wages in real time)
• Career growth opportunities within BioLife and Takeda
• Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement and ElevateU education benefits

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

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 we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - MT - Billings

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$20.00 - $29.26

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 - MT - Billings

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No