LPN — Plasma Center Medical Support Specialist

BioLife Plasma Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Kansas City, MO seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to verify donor eligibility, review test results, and support center operations under the Center Manager and Center Physician.

Required are LPN/LVN licensure, CPR/AED, basic IV therapy, and two years in a clinical setting; FDA training and EHS familiarity are expected in a fast-paced plasma center environment.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or equivalent and state licensure as LPN/LVN.
• CPR and AED certification current.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.
• FDA-approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training completed.
• Familiarity with plasma collection regulations and EHS guidance.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing and SPE review.
• Evaluate donor reactions per SOPs and manage medical emergencies with physician standing orders and donor transport when needed.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and follow Occupational Health/ER/EHS guidance for investigations.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support related investigations.

Skills

CPR & AED

Informed consent & donor interview

Donor safety & eligibility review

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (nursing program)

LPN or LVN licensure

Two years clinical/hospital experience

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in Kansas City, MO seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to verify donor eligibility, review test results, and support center operations under the Center Manager and Center Physician.

Required are LPN/LVN licensure, CPR/AED, basic IV therapy, and two years in a clinical setting; FDA training and EHS familiarity are expected in a fast-paced plasma center environment.