Plasma Center Nurse- RN

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Other comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to assist plasma center operations under the Center Manager and Center Physician guidance. The role also supports vaccination programs and EHS compliance.

The position involves evaluating donor eligibility, reviewing SPE results, managing donor safety issues, and ensuring adherence to SOPs during medical emergencies. This full-time role is based in Irving, TX.

Qualifications

• Nurse licensed (RN/NP/PA) with active state credentials.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Experience delivering IV therapy and clinical care.
• Minimum two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility for plasma donation and manage adverse donor events.
• Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable results.
• Follow SOPs for medical emergencies and donor safety guidance.
• Support vaccination programs for employees and ensure environmental, health and safety guidance.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR/AED certification

IV therapy

Clinical/hospital experience

Education

Nursing program diploma

Job description

Job Overview

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The role is for a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) who supports plasma center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager. The position is eligible for a $3000 Sign on Bonus!

Key Responsibilities

• You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results.
• The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) 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).
• You will 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).
• You will 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.
• You will 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.
• You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
• Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• You 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical/dental coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• Other comprehensive benefits program.

Biolife Compensation and Benefits Summary: For Location: USA - TX - Irving. U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $35.20 - $48.40. The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position.

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt No.

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Location

USA - TX - Irving