Plasma Center Registered Nurse (RN)

Takeda•Billings, MT

2d•$33 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Registered Nurse performs as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager, as applicable, and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, adherence to guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS). This full-time position requires availability during the center’s established business hours, including weekdays and weekends, according to operational needs and the assigned schedule. Scheduled weekend shifts are required. Schedules may be adjusted based on business needs, consistent with applicable law and company policy; reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. Takeda describes its work as developing specialty pharmaceuticals and patient support programs and offers a collaborative, inclusive workplace focused on improving patient care.

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 will be assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
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.
Availability to work the center’s established business hours, including scheduled weekend shifts as required.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, applying acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility as outlined in SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of 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 further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required; refer to EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.