Biolife Plasma Center RN

Takeda•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports BioLife Plasma Services center operations, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and working under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and regulations relevant to plasma collection or manufacturing environments, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position includes assessing donors through informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis results. The specialist evaluates donor reactions, responds to medical emergencies according to SOPs, and refers medical or technical questions and unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as appropriate. The role also supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where duties are assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or 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 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 results.
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility according to applicable SOPs.
Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer donors with unacceptable findings and seek guidance on medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility from the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees, 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 local pandemic-threat investigations as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.
Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.