Medical Support Specialist – EMT

Job Description

This role is eligible for $1,500 sign‑on bonus!

Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.

• Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1 – because your well‑being matters
• On‑demand pay – access a portion of your earned wages before payday
• Debt‑free education opportunities – earn your degree or certifications with no out‑of‑pocket costs
• Paid training – we’ll set you up for success from day one
• Career growth and advancement opportunities – build your future here

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.

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 management of the Center Physician for medical issues. You will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and provide center‑level support for environmental, health, and safety.

• Determine donor eligibility; manage informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal influenza vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community.

• High school diploma or graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• State licensure or certification in EMT‑Paramedic.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

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.

U.S. hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

USA – WI – Fond du Lac

Employee – Regular – Part time

Takeda is proud in 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.