Plasma Center Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Plasma Center Registered Nurse serves as a Medical Support Specialist supporting BioLife Plasma Services center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager, and under the medical management of the Center Physician. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and supports center-level environmental, health and safety activities. Familiarity with regulations in the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is expected. This is a full-time position during the center’s established business hours. Availability is required for weekdays and weekends, including scheduled weekend shifts as operationally needed. Schedules may change based on business needs, consistent with applicable law and company policy; reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. The role includes donor eligibility assessments and related procedures, evaluation and management of donor reactions, response to medical emergencies under applicable SOPs, and referral to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical guidance. It also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The position is based in Billings, Montana, and reports to the Plasma Center Manager.
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 CPR and AED certification.
- Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
- Successfully complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
- Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
- Availability to work center business hours on weekdays and weekends, including scheduled weekend shifts as required.
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 SOPs.
- Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings must be provided to donors or when medical or technical guidance is needed, including guidance on 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; refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
- 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.
- Support plasma center operations and provide center-level environmental, health and safety support.
- Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Opportunities for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
