Biolife - Licensed Practical Nurse

BioLife Plasma Services; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 35,266 - 48,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan and company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer time off

Sick time and paid vacation

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Greenfield, WI, is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to manage donor eligibility and safety at their facility. A commitment to customer service and quality is essential, along with active evaluation of donor responses.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing qualification, CPR certification, and two years of clinical experience. Benefits include a competitive wage, medical coverage, 401(k), and paid vacation. Join a team dedicated to lifesaving treatments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state as LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification required.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent and medical history.
• Evaluate donor reactions per standard operating procedures.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents according to EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

CPR and AED certification

IV therapy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate equivalent of recognized educational nursing program

Job description

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse)

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected.

You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under guidance of the Center Manager and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis.
• Evaluate donor reaction(s) at the facility per SOPs and 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 Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, following EHS guidance.
• Act 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Compensation and Benefits

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $25.60 – $35.20. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, and location. U.S. based employees 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, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

Location

Greenfield, WI, USA

Employment Details

Worker Type: Employee | Sub‑Type: Regular | Time Type: Full time | Exempt: No

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