BioLife Medical Support Specialist - LPN

Takeda•Towson, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is hiring a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the management of the Center Physician on medical issues. It follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The role supports donor safety and plasma center operations by conducting eligibility assessments, responding to donor reactions and medical emergencies, and seeking guidance from the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when necessary. It also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The position is located in Towson, Maryland. The stated hourly wage range is $26.90–$36.96; the actual offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location.

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 a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
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 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 occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors or seeking guidance on medical or technical issues, including 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, referring to EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.