Plasma Center RN

Takeda•Houston, TX

4d•$33 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations and determines donor eligibility to donate plasma. The role includes managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, notifying donors of unsuitable test results, and providing center-level support for environmental, health and safety. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and works under the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and the Center Physician for medical issues. The specialist is expected to be familiar with regulations governing the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The role contributes to the collection of high-quality plasma used to produce life-changing medicines, with a strong commitment to customer service and quality. It may also include supporting employee vaccination programs, managing employee incidents, and serving as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

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 are assigned as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
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 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, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, completing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility in accordance with SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and arranging 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 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 related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Provide center-level environmental, health and safety support.