Plasma Center Paramedic - EMT-P

BioLife Plasma Services; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 35,266 - 48,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time

Company holidays

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This role is crucial for determining donor eligibility, evaluating reactions, and ensuring donor safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma, nursing certification, and a minimum of two years' clinical experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and paid vacation.

Join a team committed to maintaining high safety standards while providing care to our donors.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.
• Current state license or certification appropriate to responsibilities.
• Completion of FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage donor adverse events.
• Consult with the Center Physician on medical/technical issues.
• Support vaccination programs and manage employee incidents.

Skills

Clinical experience

CPR and AED certification

IV therapy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing program certification

Job description

About the role

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) reports to the Plasma Center Manager and supports plasma center operations. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The role provides medical oversight under the guidance of the Center Manager and Center Physician, follows plasma industry regulations, and supports center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives.

How you will contribute

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent management, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions per SOPs, following procedures for medical emergencies and coordinating with the Center Physician and emergency care facilities.
• Consult the Center Physician or Medical Affairs regarding unacceptable findings or medical/technical issues, ensuring donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine need for further evaluation by occupational health or ER, referring to EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community.

What you bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current state license or certification appropriate to the assigned responsibilities (e.g., EMT‑Paramedic).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.

BioLife Compensation And Benefits Summary

U.S. hourly wage range: $25.60 – $35.20. The actual hourly wage will depend on qualifications, experience, skills, and location. U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. U.S. employees can accrue up to 80 hours of sick time annually and up to 120 hours of paid vacation upon hire.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud of 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 – MI – Ypsilanti

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No