What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plasma Center Nurse position at Biolife Plasma Services?
About BioLife Plasma Services
We are a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., committed to creating life-changing medicines. As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), you will play a vital role in supporting plasma center operations.
Your responsibilities will include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, and reviewing laboratory test results. You will work under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational guidance and the Center Physician for medical issues.
Job 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 occur at the facility, following applicable 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 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.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements. You must also be currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
Benefits:
As a U.S.-based employee, you may be eligible for short-term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
