Plasma Center RN - Medical Support Specialist

Takeda; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support donor screening, eligibility, and center operations at our Lafayette, LA location. The role involves assessing donor safety, reviewing test results, and coordinating with medical staff to ensure compliant, high-quality plasma collection.

Requires RN/NP/PA licensure, CPR/AED certification, and at least two years of clinical experience; enhanced by FDA training.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
• RN license or equivalent state licensure.
• CPR and AED certification.
• Basic IV therapy competency.
• FDA approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training requirement.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent and medical history screening.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOPs.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for abnormal findings.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate with occupational health/EHS.

Skills

Clinical experience

RN license

CPR/AED certification

IV therapy competency

Education

High school diploma + nursing program

RN/NP/PA licensure

FDA BioLife training

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support donor screening, eligibility, and center operations at our Lafayette, LA location. The role involves assessing donor safety, reviewing test results, and coordinating with medical staff to ensure compliant, high-quality plasma collection.

Requires RN/NP/PA licensure, CPR/AED certification, and at least two years of clinical experience; enhanced by FDA training.