Plasma Center Nurse, RN

USA - 3387 BioLife Plasma Services, LP; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 4,601,000 - 6,337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Camp Hill, PA, is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations reporting to the Center Manager. The role requires RN/NP/PA licensure, CPR/AED certification, and clinical experience.

You will assess donor eligibility, manage donor safety, and assist in emergencies, while supporting vaccination programs and incident management. Two years in a clinical setting, state licensure, and FDA training are required; BioLife offers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent including nursing program.
• Currently licensed as RN, NP, or PA in the responsible state.
• CPR and AED certification must be current.
• Fulfill state IV therapy requirements.
• Complete BioLife Medical Support Specialist FDA training.
• Two years in a clinical/hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, medical history, and testing.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for emergencies.
• Refer complex medical issues to Center Physician or Medical Affairs.
• Support vaccination programs for employees and incident management.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator as authorized by EHS/Medical Affairs.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR certified

AED certified

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + nursing program

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

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. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

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 review of 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 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.
• Act as 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 to 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 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.
• 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

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

Location: USA - PA - Camp Hill

Hourly Wage Range: $33.40 - $45.98

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.

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.

Takeda Commitment

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives - including your own.

Locations

USA - PA - Camp Hill

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt No