Plasma Center Nurse - LPN
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, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results.
The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) 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 role requires familiarity 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 for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
- Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
- Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on unacceptable findings, medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility.
- Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
- Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
- Serve as 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
- Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
- 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 of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Company holidays.
- Well-being benefits.
- Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
- New hires eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
- Eligibility for short-term incentives (U.S.-based employees).
Pay
U.S. hourly wage range: $24.32 - $33.44. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. The wage will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
Schedule
Full time, non-exempt position.