Plasma Center RN

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Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations under the Plasma Center Manager and Center Physician, ensuring donor eligibility, safety, and quality in accordance with applicable regulations and Bio Life policies.

Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. Donors and high-quality plasma support life-changing medicines. The role emphasizes customer service and operational quality within a plasma center.

Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The role requires familiarity with plasma collection regulations or a manufacturing environment and follows guidance from Bio Life Medical Affairs.

Provides center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• You will determine donor eligibility; this includes proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• You will evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of the Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when there are unacceptable findings or guidance needed on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, referencing EHS guidance.
• You may serve 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 completion of an accredited nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of responsibilities:
  Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
• Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
• Satisfactorily 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. At Bio Life, you’ll focus on donors while we support you with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Takeda is transforming patient care through novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is patient-focused and aims to empower growth through life-changing work. We are a Global Top Employer that fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace committed to Better Health and a Brighter Future.

We understand compensation is important. We are committed to equitable pay and strive for transparency with pay practices.

Location: USA - TX - Pearland

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $31.92 - $43.89

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position and may depend on qualifications, years of experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. The actual wage will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives and may participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits. Eligible employees may receive up to 80 hours of sick time per year and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

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