Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Job description for a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at Bio Life Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary. The role supports plasma center operations, donor eligibility decisions, donor safety, and coordination with Center Manager, Center Physician, Medical Affairs, and EHS.

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. Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

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 works under the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. Familiarity with plasma collection regulations or a manufacturing environment is preferred. The role follows guidance from Bio Life Medical Affairs and supports environmental, health and safety (EHS) at the center.

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of SPE results.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or 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 determine whether further evaluation by occupational health/ER is required; refer to EHS guidance for incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from an accredited nursing program with state requirements
• Current license or certification in the state of responsibilities (LPN or LVN)
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Ability to fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy (in licensure state)
• Completion of FDA-approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience

Takeda offers a purpose-driven environment with opportunities for career growth, comprehensive benefits, and a fast-paced, collaborative workplace designed to help you support donors and improve lives.

Takeda is transforming patient care through novel specialty pharmaceuticals and patient support programs. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace and aims to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

We understand compensation is important as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay and transparency in pay practices.

USA - IA - Dubuque

$22.69 - $31.20

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual wage offered depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Wages comply with state/local minimum wage requirements.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives and benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; disability and life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; holidays; and well-being programs. New hires may accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation and up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.

Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.

Locations: USA - IA - Dubuque

Worker Type:
Employee | Worker Sub-Type:
Regular | Time Type:
Full time

Job Exempt:
No