Plasma Center Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., operates plasma donation centers where high-quality plasma is collected to become life-changing medicines. The Medical Support Specialist reports to the Plasma Center Manager and supports plasma center operations under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational matters and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The role involves determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment, follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs, and provides center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including 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).
• Evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility as outlined in SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors, or for guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the 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 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 as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 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.

Benefits

Takeda offers a purpose-driven culture, a supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Pay

For the Bellingham, WA location, the U.S. hourly wage range is $40.50 – $55.66. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or will perform the job. The actual hourly wage will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Position details: Full-time, regular employee, non-exempt, located in Bellingham, WA.