Plasma Center Nurse RN - Donor Care & Medical Support

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations in the Bronx, NY area. You will determine donor eligibility, review test results, manage donor adverse events, and work under the Center Manager and Center Physician guidance to ensure medical and operational compliance.

The role requires current EMT/paramedic or RN/LPN/LVN licensure, CPR/AED certification, and at least two years in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a recognized nursing program and state licensure/registration as required
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Be qualified to perform basic IV therapy as per state requirements
• FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience

Responsibilities

• You will determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, and medical history review
• Assess donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOPs and Center Physician standing orders
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for any unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance
• 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
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and assist investigations in the local community

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations in the Bronx, NY area. You will determine donor eligibility, review test results, manage donor adverse events, and work under the Center Manager and Center Physician guidance to ensure medical and operational compliance.

The role requires current EMT/paramedic or RN/LPN/LVN licensure, CPR/AED certification, and at least two years in a clinical setting.