What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Plasma Specialist position at Biolife Plasma Services?
BioLife Plasma Services is committed to providing exceptional patient care through the development of innovative medical solutions and best-in-class support programs.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to join our team. As a key member of our plasma collection operations, you will play a crucial role in determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results.
The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational direction and the Center Physician for medical issues. You will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs.
Your Responsibilities:
- Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, and confidential self-exclusion.
- Evaluate donor reactions, which occur 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.
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when necessary, providing unacceptable findings to donors or 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.
