Plasma Center Registered Nurse (RN)

Takeda•Tukwila, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations, determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and works under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The nurse follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Responsibilities include managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, reviewing blood testing and Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE), and evaluating donor reactions according to standard operating procedures. The role follows medical-emergency procedures, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care. It also supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program and meeting state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
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 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, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility according to applicable SOPs.
Follow medical-emergency SOPs, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings that need to be communicated to donors or for guidance on medical or technical issues, 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 investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.