Part Time Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Support Specialist in Visalia, California. The role includes evaluating donor eligibility, managing medical emergencies, and maintaining safety regulations in plasma collection environments. Candidates must have a valid nursing license, CPR certification, and two years of clinical experience. The position offers a part-time schedule with an hourly wage ranging from $38.72 to $53.24, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of clinical or hospital experience.
• License or certification as RN, NP or PA is required.
• Must hold current CPR and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations governing plasma collection.

Skills

Clinical or hospital experience

Patient safety protocols

Emergency response management

Nursing certifications

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Licensed RN, NP or PA

CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

A Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) who reports to the Plasma Center Manager and supports plasma center operations, ensuring donor eligibility, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, managing informed consent, AIDS education, self-exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow 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 for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is needed by occupational health/ER, referring to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats within the local community.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments and provide center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS) per BioLife Medical Affairs guidance.

Qualifications

• High‑school diploma or equivalent, or graduate-level nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified RN, NP or PA in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State‑mandated basic IV therapy competency.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Location and Compensation

USA – CA – Visalia

Hourly wage: $38.72 – $53.24 (U.S.)

Benefits: medical, dental, paid time off, retirement plan, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits.

Work Type

Employee – Regular – Part time

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.