What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plasma Center Nurse- RN position at Biolife Plasma Services?
The Medical Support Specialist will work under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational guidance and the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The role is expected to commit to customer service and quality, ensuring a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance in the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs.
Key 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 reaction(s) that occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs and 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 in need of 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.
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: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
- 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.
About Takeda:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. 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.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits. U.S. based employees may also be eligible for short-term incentives, tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
As an equal opportunity employer, Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.
