BioLife Medical Support Specialist RN

Takeda • Pomona, CA

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About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, applicable procedures and regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility assessments and medical history interviews, managing informed consent and confidential self-exclusion, performing physical examinations and blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis results. The specialist evaluates donor reactions, follows procedures for medical emergencies, and refers medical or technical questions and unsuitable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs. The role also supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

This is a full-time employee position in Pomona, California. The stated hourly wage range is $40.50–$55.66. The actual wage depends on factors including qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. Takeda describes a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

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 responsibilities will be 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 a BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• 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 standard operating procedures.
• Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable, and seek 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, following EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Opportunities for career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED