Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Takeda•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. Reporting to the Plasma Center Manager, the role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. It requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations. The role supports a safe and quality-focused donor experience by conducting eligibility assessments, responding to donor reactions and medical emergencies, and referring medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs. It also supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

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.
Fulfill state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for 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 (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with 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 communicating 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, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support local pandemic-threat investigations as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).