Spanish Bilingual Licensed Nurse, LPN or LVN
About The Position
This role is for a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The primary focus is on supporting plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility, managing adverse events, reviewing lab results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The position operates under the guidance of the Center Manager for operations and the Center Physician for medical issues, adhering to industry regulations and BioLife's environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
- Currently licensed or certified as an LPN or LVN in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
- Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy in the state of licensure.
- Satisfactorily complete FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
- Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
- Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs.
- Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician's standing orders and coordinating donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance on medical/technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility.
- Support employee Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs.
- Manage employee incidents and determine the need for further evaluation by occupational health/ER, referring to EHS guidance.
- Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan and company match
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- a tuition reimbursement program
- paid volunteer time off
- company holidays
- well-being benefits
- up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
