Plasma Center Nurse RN

Job Description

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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. 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 guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist is familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follows guidance provided by Bio Life Medical Affairs, providing center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• Determine donor eligibility, including management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs, following applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors or guidance 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 whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, referring to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current licensure or certification 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.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactory completion of the FDA approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

At Takeda, we feel good knowing that our work helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. In addition to focusing on our donors, we support you with 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, paid time off, and retirement benefits. All of this is offered in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Takeda is transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. We are a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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