Plasma Center RN

3387 BioLife Plasma Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors about unsuitable test results. The role follows operational guidance from the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager and medical guidance from the Center Physician. It requires familiarity with regulations in the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs while providing center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position helps ensure safe, compliant plasma collection and provides donor and employee support in a fast-paced, friendly environment. It may also support vaccination programs, employee incident management, and pandemic-related investigations as authorized.

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 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 Specialists.
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 according to standard operating procedures (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 for unacceptable donor findings or 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.