LPN Medical Support Specialist — Plasma Center Impact

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to help run plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, review test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results under supervision.

You will evaluate donor reactions, respond to medical emergencies per SOPs, support staff vaccination programs, and coordinate with Center Physician and Medical Affairs on medical issues. A clinical background and applicable licensure are required.

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 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

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 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.

Education

EMT-B

EMT-A

EMT-I

EMT-P

LPN/LVN

RN

CPR/AED

FDA training BioLife

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to help run plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, review test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results under supervision.

You will evaluate donor reactions, respond to medical emergencies per SOPs, support staff vaccination programs, and coordinate with Center Physician and Medical Affairs on medical issues. A clinical background and applicable licensure are required.