Plasma Center Registered Nurse (RN)

Takeda•Bellingham, WA

About The Position

The Plasma Center Registered 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 results. It operates under the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and regulations relevant to plasma collection or manufacturing, while providing center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The nurse conducts donor eligibility reviews, 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). The role evaluates donor reactions and follows procedures for medical emergencies, including standing orders and transport to emergency care. The nurse consults the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable donor findings and medical or technical guidance, including donor safety and eligibility. Additional duties may include supporting employee vaccination programs, managing employee incidents, and serving as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. This is a full-time employee position in Bellingham, Washington. The stated hourly wage range is $40.50–$55.66, with the actual offer dependent on factors including qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. Takeda describes its benefits as including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with state requirements.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Fulfill state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
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 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.
Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including the development of 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 Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required; follow EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support and follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance.