Medical Support Specialist RN

BioLife Plasma Services; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 53,340 - 73,343; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Rialto, California is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to oversee plasma center operations. The ideal candidate will ensure donor eligibility and manage medical emergencies.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, state licensure as a nurse or equivalent, and CPR certification. Competitive hourly wages range from $38.72 to $53.24, in addition to extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with state nursing program requirements.
• Licensed in California as RN, NP, or PA.
• Current CPR and AED certification required.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility through medical interviews and examinations.
• Manage donor adverse events and follow SOPs for emergencies.
• Review lab test results and communicate with donors.

Skills

Clinical experience

Blood testing

Patient evaluation

CPR and AED certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA)

Job description

Job Description

This role requires all team members to hold one of the following current or active certifications: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 License (CPT1), California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 License (CPT2), California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS), or California Medical Laboratory Technician License (MLT).

About the Role

You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and work as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. Responsibilities include:

• Determining donor eligibility, including informed consent, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Managing donor adverse events, evaluating donor reactions, and following standard operating procedures for medical emergencies.
• Reviewing laboratory test results and notifying donors of unsuitable results.
• Referring to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Supporting Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Managing employee incidents and coordinating with occupational health/ER when further evaluation is required.
• Servicing as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and supporting investigations related to pandemic threats.

Qualifications

• 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: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completed FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Current license or certification in the state where duties will be assigned: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT1 or CPT2), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: USA - CA - Rialto

Hourly wage range: $38.72 - $53.24. The actual wage offered will depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; short- and long-term disability coverage; basic life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteer time off; company holidays; well‑being benefits; up to 80 hours of sick time annually; and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

EEO Statement

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Worker type: Employee, Regular, Full time, Non‑exempt.