Plasma Center Paramedic - $3,000 Bonus

Takeda; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Support Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring donor safety and eligibility while contributing to life-saving plasma collection. Your expertise will help manage donor reactions and support health initiatives, making a real difference in the community. With a focus on quality and customer service, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for career growth. Join a team that is committed to improving lives and fostering a brighter future.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Volunteer Time

Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Incentives

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions and respond to medical emergencies.
• Support vaccination programs and manage employee incidents.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Emergency Response

Regulatory Compliance

IV Therapy

Clinical Assessment

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Program Certification

CPR and AED Certification

Job description

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Job Description

$3000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Open Availability Required to accept any shift between the below hours:

Monday 10:45 - 9
Tuesday-Thursday - 5:45 - 9
Friday - 5:45 - 8
Alternating weekends
Saturday - 8:45 - 7
Sunday - 6:45 - 5

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.

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) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist should be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and supports environmental, health, and safety (EHS) at the center.

How you will contribute

• Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education, self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs, including responding to medical emergencies and developing standing orders with the Center Physician.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance.
• Support vaccination programs such as Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation by occupational health/ER is necessary, referring to EHS guidance.

• Support investigations related to pandemic threats as an authorized Pandemic Coordinator.

What you bring to Takeda:

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate of a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities are assigned: EMT-Paramedic.

• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you:

At Takeda, we feel good knowing that our work helps improve lives. We support our donors and offer a purpose, a team, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

More about us:

Takeda is transforming patient care through novel pharmaceuticals and patient support programs. We are a patient-focused company that encourages growth, innovation, and excellence. Our inclusive workplace is united by a commitment to Better Health and a Brighter Future worldwide.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

We value equitable pay and transparency. For the Milwaukee, WI location, the U.S. hourly wage range is $23.20 - $31.90, dependent on experience, skills, education, and location. U.S. employees may be eligible for incentives, insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, holidays, and well-being benefits, including up to 80 hours of sick leave and 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

EEO Statement

Takeda is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, providing employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as per applicable laws.

Locations: USA - WI - Milwaukee

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No