Plasma Donation Center Medical Support Specialist

6 days ago


Ames, Iowa, United States Biolife Plasma Services Full time
About BioLife Plasma Services

We are a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs.

Job Description

The Plasma Donation Center Medical Support Specialist will play a critical role in supporting plasma center operations. This includes determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results.

This role works under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Determine donor eligibility by conducting proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
  2. Evaluate donor reaction(s) that occur at the facility as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
  3. Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
  4. Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
  5. Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, referring to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
What You Bring to Takeda

We are looking for candidates with:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate-level nursing program with state requirements.
  • Current licensure or certification as an EMT-Paramedic in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive hourly wage range of $21.15 - $29.09 for this position, reflecting anticipated pay based on qualifications, years of experience, specific skills, and location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits.

New hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.



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