EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center

About BioLife Plasma Services

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., where a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and perform as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations.

About the role

As a Medical Support Specialist, you will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. You will work under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational matters and the Center Physician for medical issues. Familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is essential. You will also support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives as guided by BioLife Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate and manage donor reactions as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician’s standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation by occupational health or emergency services is required, following EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as one of the following:
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, or EMT-P)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy (in state of licensure).
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program (up to $10,000 annually) and ElevateU education benefits.
• Paid volunteer time off and company holidays.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
• New hires eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
• Short-term incentives (eligibility for U.S.-based employees).
• Daily Pay: Access earned wages in real time.

Pay

U.S. hourly wage range: $20.00 – $29.26. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. The wage will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Schedule

Full-time position with predictable scheduling (no overnight shifts or 24-hour calls).

Why EMTs Choose BioLife

• Predictable schedules and a lower-stress clinical environment while continuing to use EMT skills.
• Meaningful relationships with repeat donors.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Career growth opportunities within BioLife and Takeda.

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace committed to excellence and innovation.