Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Takeda•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position follows industry regulations and BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, supports environmental, health and safety activities, and works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role also supports employee vaccination programs and manages employee incidents, determining whether further occupational health or emergency room evaluation is needed. When authorized by EHS, the employee may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to local pandemic threats. This is a regular, full-time employee position at BioLife Plasma Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The listed U.S. hourly wage range is $24.30–$33.44; 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 that meets state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities are assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for a BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, completing blood testing, and reviewing 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 unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable, and seek 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 occupational health or emergency room evaluation is required, following EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community, as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.