Licensed Practical Nurse – Plasma Center | Day 1 Benefits!
BioLife Plasma
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Job summary
BioLife Plasma Services in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our plasma center team. You will determine donor eligibility, monitor donor reactions, review test results, and support clinical operations under the Center Manager and Center Physician.
We offer Day 1 benefits, no overnight shifts, and growth opportunities including leadership roles within a mission-driven environment.
Qualifications
- Holds a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and applies it effectively in emergencies.
- Skilled in phlebotomy with the ability to perform under guidance.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with knowledge of patient care protocols.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility, including proper informed consent and confidential self-exclusion.
- Conduct medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review SPE.
- Evaluate donor reactions at the facility per SOPs and respond to medical emergencies.
- Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on medical findings.
- Support vaccination programs for employees.
- Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is needed by occupational health/ER.
- Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
Skills
Education
Job description
Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.
Join Our Team as an LPN in Pittsburgh, PA!
Are you a compassionate LPN looking to make a real difference? We’re looking for someone like you to join our team in Pittsburgh, where you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping others.
At our organization, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find a supportive, fun, and mission-driven culture where your work truly matters. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career, we offer a path forward with real opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles.
- A diverse, welcoming culture where you're treated like family
- No overnight shifts! Enjoy a better work-life balance
- Benefits starting on Day 1—because you shouldn’t have to wait
- Debt-Free Education—earn your degree with no out-of-pocket costs
- Paid Training to set you up for success
- Real opportunities to grow your career and move into management
- A chance to save lives and make an impact—without putting your own at risk
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, 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 management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level support of environmental, health, and safety (EHS).
- Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, and confidential self-exclusion
- Conduct medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)
- Evaluate donor reactions at the facility as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on unacceptable findings or medical/technical issues
- Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
- Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER
- Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community
- Holds a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and applies it effectively in emergencies
- Skilled in phlebotomy with the ability to perform under guidance
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with knowledge of patient care protocols
- Capable of preparing patients for medical procedures with minimal supervision
- Understands and can conduct basic electrocardiography tasks
- Utilizes medical terminology effectively in patient care
- Manages medical documentation with attention to detail
- Familiar with medical office procedures and can maintain organized records
- Prioritizes patient safety and can implement safety protocols
- Efficiently inputs data into both digital and physical formats
- Conducts patient interviews and handles inquiries with professionalism
- Knowledgeable in infection control practices and supports public health initiatives
You typically hold a high school diploma complemented by extensive relevant working experience and any necessary certifications. You will be expected to anticipate trends, connect disparate information, and coordinate activities that may impact areas outside your immediate remit. In this capacity, you will handle complex assignments that necessitate a unique and specialized set of skills, leading not just the workflow but also ensuring the quality of technical processes. Your autonomous working style within established procedures empowers you to propose process enhancements and sometimes operate without predefined methods, guided by experience and organizational guidelines.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
- High school diploma or equivalent to including 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 (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
Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. 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.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
USA - PA - Pittsburgh - Braddock Ave
$23.85 - $32.79
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in 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. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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.
USA - PA - Pittsburgh - Braddock Ave
Employee
Regular
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