Paramedic – No Overnight Shifts

Overview

Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.

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 works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues.

The Medical Support Specialist is familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The position follows guidance provided by Bio Life Medical Affairs and provides center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• You will determine donor eligibility; this includes proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, 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) that occur at the facility and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when there are unacceptable findings to donors or for 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, referring to EHS guidance as needed.
• You may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from an educational nursing program meeting state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN
• 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 Bio Life Medical Support Specialist
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At Bio Life, 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.

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.

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 strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For

Location:

USA - IL - Rockford

U.S. Hourly Wage Range $22.04 - $30.31

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