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EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center

Takeda · Appleton, WI · $20.00–$29.26 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You've worked as an EMT. What makes you want to move from the field into a plasma donation center?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the slower, repetitive pace of a center and will stay once the adrenaline is gone.

Tell me about a time your documentation had to be exact. How did you make sure nothing was missed?

What they are checking: Whether they treat records as part of the work, since an incomplete record can mean a plasma unit gets thrown out.

BioLife says customer service and quality are both expected. Tell me about a time those two pulled against each other and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a donor happy without bending a rule, which is the daily balance in this job.

What would you do

In the field you made calls on your own. Here you'll work under the center manager and written procedures. How do you handle a situation where your instinct and the SOP point different ways?

What they are checking: Whether they will follow regulated procedure and escalate rather than improvise, which is non-negotiable in an FDA-regulated center.

You'll help decide whether a donor is eligible to donate today. What would make you defer someone even if they really want to donate and need the money?

What they are checking: Whether donor safety and product safety beat the pressure of a disappointed donor standing in front of them.

How do you explain to a donor that a lab result means they can no longer donate, when they're upset and asking questions you can't fully answer?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver hard news with care while staying inside what they are allowed to say.

Some donors come in twice a week for years. How would you keep your assessments sharp when you see the same faces over and over?

What they are checking: Whether they guard against complacency, where a familiar donor's new symptom gets waved through.

The floor is backed up, donors are waiting, and a coworker asks you to speed up a screening you think needs more time. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold their ground on safety under time pressure without creating conflict on the team.

About the work

A donor goes pale and sweaty a few minutes into the collection and says they feel dizzy. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a vasovagal reaction early and act in a calm order instead of freezing or overreacting.

Partway through a donation someone tells you their lips and fingertips are tingling. What do you think is happening and how do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can reason about a citrate reaction even if they have never worked with anticoagulant before.

Which vital signs would you look at during a pre-donation screening, and what reading would make you stop and look closer?

What they are checking: Whether their basic assessment skills transfer cleanly and they know when a normal-looking donor needs a second look.

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The full job description

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By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Bring your EMT skills to a role where every donor interaction helps save lives. At BioLife Plasma Services, you'll use your clinical assessment and patient care expertise to ensure donor safety and support the plasma donation process that makes life changing therapies possible for patients with rare and chronic conditions. If you're looking for meaningful healthcare work with predictable scheduling, career growth, and outstanding benefits, BioLife offers an alternative career path for EMTs. Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers. About BioLife Plasma Services 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 to support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. About the role: 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 determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification 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. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS). How you will contribute • You will determine donor eligibility; to include, 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). • You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities. • You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility. • You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable. • You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents. • You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs. What you bring to Takeda: • High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements • Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Emergency Medical Technician -Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), and Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), and Registered Nurse (RN) • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification • Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy • Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist • Two years in a clinical or hospital setting What Takeda can offer you: Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases.   At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. Why EMTs Choose BioLife • This could highlight what differentiates BioLife from traditional EMS roles, including: • Predictable schedules (no overnight shifts or 24 hour calls) • A lower stress clinical environment while continuing to use EMT skills • Meaningful relationships with repeat donors • Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and Daily Pay (access earned wages in real time) • Career growth opportunities within BioLife and Takeda • Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement and ElevateU education benefits More about us: At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - WI - Appleton - Schroth Ln A U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $20.00 - $29.26 The estimated hourly 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 the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. For information about our benefits, please click here . EEO Statement 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. Locations USA - WI - Appleton - Schroth Ln A Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt No

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