Medical Support Specialist – RN (Immediate Benefits!) | Fond du Lac

Takeda•Fond du Lac, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Comprehensive benefits start on Day 1. On-demand pay is available, allowing access to a portion of earned wages before payday. Debt-free education opportunities are offered, enabling employees to earn degrees or certifications with no out-of-pocket costs. Paid training is provided to set employees up for success. Career growth and advancement opportunities are available. BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., focuses on collecting high-quality plasma that becomes life-changing medicine. A commitment to customer service and quality is expected. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager. The role involves determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational matters and the Center Physician for medical issues. Familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is expected. The role also supports environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives as guided by BioLife Medical Affairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation by occupational health/ER is required.
Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.