Licensed Practical Nurse – Plasma Center | Day 1 Benefits!

Takeda • Pittsburgh, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as an LPN in Pittsburgh, PA! We are looking for a compassionate LPN to join our team in Pittsburgh, working alongside dedicated professionals. Our organization offers a supportive, fun, and mission-driven culture with opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles. Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you, and the high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. 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. This role requires familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment, and adherence to guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, providing center-level support of environmental, health, and safety (EHS). As an advanced technical operations level within Takeda, this non-supervisory position requires a profound understanding of technical processes within one's specialty. It typically requires a high school diploma complemented by extensive relevant working experience and 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 necessitating a unique and specialized set of skills, leading workflow and 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. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and 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.

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 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions at the facility as outlined in the 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 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 regarding employee incidents.
• Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Benefits

• Diverse, welcoming culture
• No overnight shifts for better work-life balance
• Benefits starting on Day 1
• Debt-Free Education (earn your degree with no out-of-pocket costs)
• Paid Training
• Opportunities for career growth and management roles
• Chance to save lives and make an impact
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (including up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires)
• Retirement benefits
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees