Plasma Center Nurse LPN

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse)

Join our dynamic team at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. 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 to support plasma center operations.

Job Description

• Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, including management of informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Manage donor adverse events and evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
• Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community.

Requirements

• 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: LPN or LVN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
• U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives and various insurance coverages.
• Eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation and receive up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.

Community Overview

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, united by an unwavering commitment to bring better health and a brighter future to people around the world.