Plasma Center Nurse RN/LPN

About the role:

This Position is Eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus
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 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 (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues.
The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment.
The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level support of environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute:
* Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, and confidential self-exclusion
* Conduct medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)
* Evaluate donor reactions at the facility as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies
* Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on unacceptable findings or medical/technical issues
* Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
* Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER
* Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community

Skills and qualifications:
* Holds a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and applies it effectively in emergencies
* Skilled in phlebotomy with the ability to perform under guidance
* Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with knowledge of patient care protocols
* Capable of preparing patients for medical procedures with minimal supervision
* Understands and can conduct basic electrocardiography tasks
* Utilizes medical terminology effectively in patient care
* Manages medical documentation with attention to detail
* Familiar with medical office procedures and can maintain organized records
* Prioritizes patient safety and can implement safety protocols
* Efficiently inputs data into both digital and physical formats
* Conducts patient interviews and handles inquiries with professionalism
* Knowledgeable in infection control practices and supports public health initiatives

As the most advanced technical operations level within Takeda, you are in a non-supervisory position that calls for a profound understanding of technical processes within one's specialty. You typically hold a high school diploma complemented by extensive relevant working experience and any necessary certifications. You will be expected to anticipate trends, connect disparate information, and coordinate activities that may impact areas outside your immediate remit. In this capacity, you will handle complex assignments that necessitate a unique and specialized set of skills, leading not just the workflow but also ensuring the quality of technical processes. Your autonomous working style within established procedures empowers you to propose process enhancements and sometimes operate without predefined methods, guided by experience and organizational guidelines.