Plasma Center Nurse - LVN

Takeda • Temple, TX

3d • $23 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE The Medical Support Specialist determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the supervision of the Center Physician for medical issues. Ideally, the Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and/or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Requirements

• Currently licensed or certified in the state where duties will be assigned: Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification required
• Fulfillment of state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
• Able to satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
• Effective communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Customer service oriented
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work with other Center Medical Team members to ensure coverage of all operating hours

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.
• Willingness to travel preferred. (less than 10%)
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility accurately and in a timely manner, to include, 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) as required.
• Evaluate and manage donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the execution of Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Manage donor deferral; reviews test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results per applicable SOPs.
• Initiation and investigation of Post Donation Information (PDI).
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, problem solving, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Demonstrate continued competency in the performance of job responsibilities and complete periodic assessment with the Center Physician per applicable SOPs.
• Conduct pre-placement evaluation of new hires to include assessment of medical history questionnaire.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Maintain applicable employee medical records.
• Member of EHS site committee and assist in training of employees, as required.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
• Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Administer first aid to employees as needed.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
• Supports investigations associated with pandemic threats within local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system.
• Perform finger stick, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
• Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees