Plasma Center Nurse LPN

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.

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) and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist should be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and will provide center level support for environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance concerning unacceptable findings or medical/technical issues, including 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 in the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a 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.
• Successfully complete the FDA-approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• 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. While you focus on our donors, we will support you with a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and more.

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $23.85 - $32.79. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, disability and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

USA - GA - Morrow

Type:
Employee
Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Job Exempt:
No

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