Plasma Center RN: Donor Care & Safety Lead

Biolife Plasma Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory results, and notify donors of unsuitable findings.

You will work under the Center Manager and Center Physician, in a regulated plasma collection environment, with responsibilities including informed consent, patient safety, and vaccination program participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: RN, NP or PA

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education and self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical exam, blood testing and SPE review.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies according to SOPs and center physician 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 coordinate with Occupational Health/EHS for further evaluation.

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

State nursing license

Tools

CPR and AED certification

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory results, and notify donors of unsuitable findings.

You will work under the Center Manager and Center Physician, in a regulated plasma collection environment, with responsibilities including informed consent, patient safety, and vaccination program participation.