Paramedic

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse)

Bio Life Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., seeks a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and operates under guidance of the Center Physician.

• Determine donor eligibility, including management of informed consent, AIDS education, and confidential self‑exclusion.
• Conduct medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and review serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage adverse events according to standard operating procedures.
• Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including standing orders from the Center Physician and arranging transport to emergency care facilities.
• Consult with the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings, medical or technical issues regarding donor safety and eligibility.
• Support hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, referring to environmental, health and safety (EHS) guidance as needed.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations of pandemic threats within the local community.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate‑level nursing program meeting state requirements.
• Current state license or certification relevant to the assigned state (EMT‑Paramedic).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State‑licensed basic IV therapy competency.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Compensation: hourly wage range of $24.32 – $33.44 (actual offer depends on qualifications and experience). Eligible for a $2,500 sign‑on bonus and short‑term incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; 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 annually;

and paid vacation up to 120 hours for new hires.

USA – Kansas – Lenexa. Full‑time, regular‑time employment.

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.