Plasma Center Nurse - RN

BioLife Plasma Services; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 50,916 - 70,009; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Latham, NY is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to ensure the safety and eligibility of donors during plasma donation. You will assess donor health, manage potential adverse events, and collaborate with medical personnel to maintain high standards of care.

Qualified candidates possess a valid nursing license and must have solid clinical experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently licensed Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
• At least two years of clinical or hospital experience required.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.

Skills

Clinical experience

Donor eligibility assessment

Medical emergency response

IV therapy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Current CPR and AED certification

Job description

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About BioLife Plasma Services

All day, 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.

About the Role

You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist is familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs providing center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How You Will Contribute

• Determine donor eligibility; manage informed consent, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility as outlined in the SOPs; follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including developing Center Physician standing orders and transporting donors to emergency care.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance for incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate‑equivalent recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• At least two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Benefits

In addition to a purpose‑driven environment, we offer opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, and other benefits in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

US hourly wage range: $36.96 – $50.82. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. US based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with match, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time per year, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

Location: USA – NY – Latham.

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