Medical Support Specialist LPN

USA - 3387 BioLife Plasma Services, LP; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Independence, MO is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor safety, review test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results.

You will work under the Center Manager for operations and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The role requires state licensure (RN/LPN/LVN or EMT), CPR/AED certification, and at least two years in a clinical setting, with FDA training completing

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or certified in the state of assignment: EMT-B/A/I, LPN/LVN, or RN
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience
• FDA approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility; obtain informed consent, AIDS education, and confidential self-exclusion; review med history and do physical exams and SPE testing
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage emergencies per SOPs; arrange center physician standing orders and donor transport
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
• Manage employee incidents and determine need for eval by occupational health/ER; follow EHS guidance
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and assist investigations in the community

Skills

CPR/AED Certification

Donor eligibility assessment

Regulatory compliance

Emergency medical support

Education

High school diploma

RN license

LPN/LVN license

EMT Licenses

Job description

About BioLife Plasma Services

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.

About the role

You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donor of unsuitable test results.

The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) 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).

How you will contribute

• 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.
• 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.

What you bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Emergency Medical Technician -Basic (EMT‑B), Advanced (EMT‑A), Intermediate (EMT‑I) and Paramedic (EMT‑P), Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), and Registered Nurse (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.

What Takeda can offer you

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.

More about us

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.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

• For Location: USA - MO - Independence
• U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.30 - $33.44
• 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.
• For information about our benefits.

EEO Statement

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.

Locations

• USA - MO - Independence

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular Time

Job Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

Takeda Equal Opportunity Statement

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

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