BioLife Plasma Services
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About BioLife Plasma Services 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.
About the role 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 (or Assistant Manager as applicable) and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The role requires familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment, and the ability to follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs to provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).
How you will contribute
Determine donor eligibility including the proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and evaluation of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when guidance is needed concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine the need for further evaluation by occupational health/ER, following EHS guidance.
Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
What you bring to Takeda
High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate-level recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned (LPN or LVN).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certifications.
Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
Completion of FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
What Takeda can offer you Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, as 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 that includes medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and a fast‑paced, friendly environment.
More About Us 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 committed to inspiring and empowering growth through life‑changing work.
EEO Statement 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 other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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About BioLife Plasma Services 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.
About the role 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 (or Assistant Manager as applicable) and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The role requires familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment, and the ability to follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs to provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).
How you will contribute
Determine donor eligibility including the proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and evaluation of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when guidance is needed concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine the need for further evaluation by occupational health/ER, following EHS guidance.
Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
What you bring to Takeda
High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate-level recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned (LPN or LVN).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certifications.
Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
Completion of FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
What Takeda can offer you Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, as 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 that includes medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and a fast‑paced, friendly environment.
More About Us 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 committed to inspiring and empowering growth through life‑changing work.
EEO Statement 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 other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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