Medical Support Specialist RN - Bilingual
BioLife Plasma Services
Summary
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 for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. You will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, providing center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).
Job description
About the role
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 for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. You will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, providing center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).
How you will contribute
- 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 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 when 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.
- 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.
What you bring to Takeda
- 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.
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
Company overview
BioLife Plasma Services is a leading plasma collection organization and a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. The company operates a network of plasma donation centers across the United States, specializing in the collection of source plasma used in the production of life-saving therapies. BioLife plays a critical role in the biopharmaceutical supply chain by providing high-quality plasma to manufacturers for the development of plasma-derived therapies that treat rare and chronic conditions. The company maintains rigorous quality standards and donor safety protocols at its state-of-the-art collection facilities. BioLife's operations support the production of essential treatments for immune deficiencies, bleeding disorders, and other serious medical conditions. As part of Takeda, BioLife contributes to the global availability of plasma-derived medicines while ensuring ethical and responsible plasma collection practices. The company focuses on creating positive donor experiences and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence in plasma collection services.