Biolife Plasma Center RN

Takeda•Mesquite, TX

2d•$33 - $46

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports BioLife Plasma Center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager. The role works under the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical matters. It involves determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and supports center-level environmental, health, and safety activities. The specialist is expected to be familiar with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current state licensure or certification for the assigned location as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow procedures 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, as applicable, for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance on medical or technical issues, 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; follow EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety activities.