Plasma Center Nurse - Medical Support Specialist

BioLife Plasma Services; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Joplin, MO to ensure donor eligibility and safety, handle donor reactions, and support medical operations under the Center Manager and Center Physician. This role emphasizes compliance with plasma collection regulations and EHS guidance.

The candidate will work with clinical staff, oversee adverse events, and assist in medical oversight, including vaccination programs and incident

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified as LPN or LVN in the state of responsibility.
• CPR and AED certification current.
• Meet state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and SPE review.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOPs and center standing orders.
• 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 as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if occupational health/ER evaluation is needed; follow EHS guidance.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and assist investigations related to pandemics.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements

LPN or LVN license/certification

CPR and AED certification

Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Joplin, MO to ensure donor eligibility and safety, handle donor reactions, and support medical operations under the Center Manager and Center Physician. This role emphasizes compliance with plasma collection regulations and EHS guidance.

The candidate will work with clinical staff, oversee adverse events, and assist in medical oversight, including vaccination programs and incident