On Site Paramedic

Job Description

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager. The role includes determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Bio Life Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., collects high‑quality plasma used to develop life‑changing medicines. The position emphasizes customer service, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist follows Bio Life Medical Affairs guidance and provides center‑level support for environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent management, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).

• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs, follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, develop Center Physician’s standing orders, and coordinate donor transport to emergency care facilities.

• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical guidance, including donor safety and eligibility.

• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.

• Manage employee incidents, determine further evaluation requirements by occupational health/ER, and follow EHS guidance for employee incidents.

• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment: 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 provide a purpose‑driven environment, a supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and more.

Takeda is transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. We are a patient‑focused, inclusive, and collaborative company committed to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do.

We are committed to equitable pay and pay transparency.

USA - TX
- Waco

$22.80 - $31.35. The final wage will depend on qualifications, experience, and specific skills and will comply with state and local minimum wage requirements.

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

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 laws.

USA - TX
- Waco

Employee

Regular

Full time

No