Spanish Speaking EMT-P

Full-time - Entry Level

Cave Creek, AZ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., you will play a crucial role in supporting plasma center operations. Your daily interactions with donors will be both motivating and impactful, as the high-quality plasma you collect will contribute to life-changing medicines. A strong commitment to customer service and quality is essential in this role. You will report directly to the Plasma Center Manager and will work under the guidance of the Center Physician for medical issues. Your responsibilities will include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. Familiarity with the regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is necessary, as you will follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provide support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) protocols. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting medical history interviews, managing informed consent, and ensuring compliance with AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion protocols. You will evaluate donor reactions and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies, including the development of standing orders from the Center Physician and coordinating donor transport to emergency care facilities. Additionally, you will support vaccination programs for Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu for employees, manage employee incidents, and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health or emergency services. You may also serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements. You must be currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned, such as EMT-Paramedic, and hold current CPR and AED certifications. Completing the FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist is also necessary, along with having at least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting. At Takeda, we are dedicated to transforming patient care through innovative pharmaceuticals and exceptional patient support programs, fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace that empowers our employees to make a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent management and medical history interviews.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical issues.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine the need for further evaluation by occupational health or emergency services.
• Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT-Paramedic.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• 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
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Accrual of up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires