Plasma Center Nurse - RN, LPN, EMT-P

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About Bio Life 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. 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 as applicable) for operational guidance 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.

The specialist follows guidance from Bio Life Medical Affairs and supports environmental, health, and safety (EHS) at the center level.

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent management, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility, following 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 for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, referencing EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned:
  Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• At least 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 Bio Life, 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, including 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. 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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