Licensed Practical Nurse – Plasma Center | Day 1 Benefits!

Takeda•Pittsburgh, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Join Our Team as an LPN in Pittsburgh, PA! Are you a compassionate LPN looking to make a real difference? We’re looking for someone like you to join our team in Pittsburgh, where you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping others. At our organization, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find a supportive, fun, and mission-driven culture where your work truly matters. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career, we offer a path forward with real opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles. 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). 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. About BioLife Plasma Services: 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 report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer. For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions: Click here to learn about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). If you are limited in the ability to use our job application tool, or otherwise require a reasonable accommodation for a disability please click here.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
Currently licensed or certified as an LPN or LVN in the state where responsibilities will be assigned
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 BioLife Medical Support Specialist
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting
Skilled in phlebotomy with the ability to perform under guidance
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

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility as outlined in SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on unacceptable findings to donors or medical/technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
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, referring to EHS guidance.
Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community.