Life-Saving Plasma Center Medical Support Specialist

Takeda; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to ensure donor eligibility, manage adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable outcomes. You will work under the Center Manager and Center Physician, following SOPs and regulatory guidelines to support plasma center operations.

Successful candidates will be licensed as EMTs or nurses, hold CPR/AED certification, and have 2+ years in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 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: EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, RN.
• Current 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.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility; to include, 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), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the 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 (as applicable) 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.
• You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Skills

EMT-B

EMT-A

EMT-I

EMT-P

RN

LPN/LVN

CPR/AED

State licensure

Education

High school diploma or nursing program equivalent

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to ensure donor eligibility, manage adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable outcomes. You will work under the Center Manager and Center Physician, following SOPs and regulatory guidelines to support plasma center operations.

Successful candidates will be licensed as EMTs or nurses, hold CPR/AED certification, and have 2+ years in a clinical setting.