BioLife Medical Support Specialist - LPN

Takeda•Towson, MD

5d•$27 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters. The specialist works under the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues, and is expected to be familiar with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments. The position contributes to donor and employee safety, supports vaccination programs, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The role is based in Towson, Maryland, and is a regular, full-time employee position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program and meeting state requirements.
Current state licensure or certification for the assigned location as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Registered Nurse (RN).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for a BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, assessing acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when communicating unacceptable findings to donors or seeking guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.