BioLife Medical Support Specialist RN

Takeda•Pomona, CA

5d•$41 - $56

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations, determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The role works under the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, is familiar with plasma-industry or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Responsibilities include managing informed consent and confidential self-exclusion; conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations; completing blood testing and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE); evaluating donor reactions and following SOPs for medical emergencies; referring medical or technical questions and unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs; supporting employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs; and managing employee incidents. When authorized by EHS, the specialist may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support local pandemic-threat investigations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current state license 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.
Fulfill 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, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to donors, or medical and technical questions concerning donor safety and eligibility, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
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 associated with pandemic threats in the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.