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About the Role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma.
Manage donor adverse events.
Review laboratory test results.
Notify donors of unsuitable test results.
Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
Support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Location

USA - TX - Austin

Work Type

Employee
Regular
Full time

Experience Level

Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
LPN or LVN
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy

Salary/Compensations

$25.60 - $35.20 per hour

Benefits

Medical/dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement benefits
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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

About the Company

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do.
We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine.
Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

Equal Opportunity

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.
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