BioLife Medical Support Specialist RN

Takeda•Towson, MD

22h•$37 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The specialist helps determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The role follows applicable regulations, BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, standard operating procedures, and center-level environmental, health, and safety guidance. Responsibilities include evaluating donor eligibility through informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The specialist evaluates donor reactions, follows emergency procedures, and supports donor transport to emergency care when indicated. They refer medical or technical questions and unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, support employee vaccination programs, manage employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. This is a regular, full-time employee position in Towson, Maryland. The stated U.S. hourly wage range is $37.00–$50.82; actual pay depends on factors including qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Currently licensed or certified as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
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 managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures.
Follow medical emergency procedures, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, 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.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.