15h Left: Plasma Center Nurse EMT-Paramedic Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employmentapplication process with Takeda will commence and that theinformation I provide in my application will be processed in linewith Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attestthat all information I submit in my employment application is trueto the best of my knowledge. Job Description About BioLife PlasmaServices Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we dohelps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While youfocus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you canbelieve in, a team you can count on, opportunities for careergrowth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced,friendly environment. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary ofTakeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

The MedicalSupport Specialist determines donor eligibility to donate plasma,management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory testresults, donor notification of unsuitable test results. The MedicalSupport Specialist works under the direct supervision of the CenterManager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operationalguidance and under the supervision of the Center Physician formedical issues. Ideally, the Medical Support Specialist will befamiliar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and/ora manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist followsguidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides centerlevel support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Donor Eligibility (85%)
• Determine donoreligibility accurately and in a timely manner, to include, propermanagement of informed consent, AIDS education and confidentialself-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptancerequirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewingSerological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) as required.
• Evaluateand manage donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility asoutlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medicalemergencies including the execution of Center Physician’s standingorders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Managedonor deferral; reviews test results and notify donors ofunsuitable test results per applicable SOPs.
• Initiation andinvestigation of Post Donation Information (PDI).
• Refer to theCenter Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need ofproviding unacceptable findings to donors, problem solving, orguidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donorsafety and eligibility.
• Demonstrate continued competency in theperformance of job responsibilities and complete periodicassessment with the Center Physician per applicable SOPs.
• Assistthe EHS program as required per SOPs or as requested by the EHSManager (5%)
• Conduct pre-placement evaluation of new hires toinclude assessment of medical history questionnaire.
• Support theHepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees asapplicable.
• Maintain applicable employee medical records.
• Member of EHS site committee and assist in training of employees,as required.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whetherfurther evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer toEHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Administer first aidto employees as needed.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator whenauthorized by EHS.
• Supports investigations associated withpandemic threats within local community as indicated by EHS orMedical Affairs.
• May perform all required duties in the area ofMedical History (including, but not limited to): (10%)
• Greetdonors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Take and recorddonor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitorelectronic donor questionnaire system.
• Perform finger stick, testsample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit,total protein and weight. Enter donor information into the DonorInformation System (DIS). Interaction
• Responsible for providingexceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellowemployees (internal)
• Attend staff meetings and other teammeetings as required.
• Ability to multi-task and work as a teamplayer.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Effective coaching and counseling skills. Innovation
• Coordinateswill all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensuresafety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customerexperience.
• Supports the center management team in identifyingoperational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiatingchanges to center processes as needed, through use of companyapproved procedures (including but not limited to 5S, Value StreamMapping and Kaizen). Complexity
• Maintain general cleanliness ofwork area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a cleanand professional environment.
• Willingness to travel preferred.

(less than 10%)

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Essential:

Graduate of a recognized educational program.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years in a clinicalor hospital setting preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FLSAClassification (US)
• Non-Exempt
• Other duties andresponsibilities as assigned.

BioLife Compensation and BenefitsSummary We understand compensation is an important factor as youconsider the next step in your career. We are committed toequitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be moretransparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA

• LA•Lafayette U.

S.

Hourly Wage Range:

$20.88

• $28.

71 The estimatedhourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position.

The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors,including the qualifications of the individual applicant for theposition, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills,level of education attained, certifications or other professionallicenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/orfrom which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wageoffered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wagerequirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may beeligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may beeligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disabilitycoverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program,paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits,among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive,per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires areeligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforceand providing equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenshipstatus, genetic information or characteristics, marital status,status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or otherprotected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state andlocal laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations USA

• LA•Lafayette Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-TypeRegular Time Type Full time Job Exempt No