Paramedic or LPN - Part Time Plasma Center Medical Support Specialist

Takeda•Spartanburg, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) 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, as applicable, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and supports environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities at the center. The position is part time and based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The stated hourly wage range is $22.80–$31.35; the offered rate may vary based on qualifications, relevant 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 state licensure or certification for the assigned responsibilities as an EMT-Paramedic.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
Successfully 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 at the facility as outlined in standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when donor findings are unacceptable or when guidance is needed 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, following 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.
Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable results.