Registered Nurse – Plasma Center | Day 1 Benefits!
BioLife Plasma
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Job summary
BioLife Plasma Services in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility, oversee patient safety, and collaborate with the Center Manager and Center Physician to ensure high-quality care.
We offer Day 1 benefits, paid training, and leadership opportunities as part of a mission-driven team focused on saving lives. This is a full-time, on-site role with growth potential within Takeda’s BioLife network.
Qualifications
- Must hold active RN license in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
- Two years of clinical or hospital experience.
- Current CPR and AED certification.
- Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility including medical history interview, physical exam and blood testing.
- Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOPs.
- Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on medical issues.
- Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
- Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
- Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations.
Skills
Education
Job description
Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.
Join Our Team as an RN in Pittsburgh, PA!
Are you a compassionate LPN looking to make a real difference? We’re looking for someone like you to join our team in Pittsburgh, where you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping others.
At our organization, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find a supportive, fun, and mission-driven culture where your work truly matters. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career, we offer a path forward with real opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles.
- A diverse, welcoming culture where you're treated like family
- No overnight shifts! Enjoy a better work-life balance
- Benefits starting on Day 1 — because you shouldn’t have to wait
- Debt-Free Education – earn your degree with no out-of-pocket costs
- Paid Training to set you up for success
- Real opportunities to grow your career and move into management
- A chance to save lives and make an impact—without putting your own at risk
Every day, the 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 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 (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues.
- Determine donor eligibility, including medical history interview, physical examination, and blood testing
- Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies as outlined in SOPs
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on medical or technical issues
- Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
- Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER
- Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats
- Conducts comprehensive medical assessments to determine donor suitability with minimal guidance.
- Responds effectively to donor medical emergencies, applying advanced knowledge of emergency care.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory standards for plasma collection and maintains detailed documentation.
- Manages health and safety protocols, contributing to a safe environment for both donors and staff.
- Performs accurate blood testing and laboratory analysis to assess donor health.
- Evaluates physical and medical history to ensure donor eligibility, applying medical knowledge proficiently.
- Analyzes and interprets laboratory test results, making informed decisions regarding donor suitability.
- Maintains accurate medical documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supports public health initiatives by participating in vaccination programs and pandemic response efforts.
- Provides thorough medical examinations, ensuring donor safety and eligibility.
- Utilizes medical history effectively to assess donor suitability and manage care.
- Communicates effectively with donors and team members, ensuring clarity and understanding of medical processes.
As the most advanced technical operations level within Takeda, you are in a non-supervisory position that calls for a profound understanding of technical processes within one's specialty. You typically hold a high school diploma complemented by extensive relevant working experience and any necessary certifications. You will be expected to anticipate trends, connect disparate information, and coordinate activities that may impact areas outside your immediate remit. In this capacity, you will handle complex assignments that necessitate a unique and specialized set of skills, leading not just the workflow but also ensuring the quality of technical processes. Your autonomous working style within established procedures empowers you to propose process enhancements and sometimes operate without predefined methods, guided by experience and organizational guidelines.
Every day, the 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. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
- High school diploma or equivalent 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
Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
USA - PA - Pittsburgh - Braddock Ave
$31.92 - $43.89
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
USA - PA - Pittsburgh - Braddock Ave
Employee
Regular
Full time
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