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Plasma Center Nurse - LPN

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $23.04 - $31.68
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement benefits
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability

Job Description

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, is a leading plasma collection company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients through the collection of high-quality plasma. Every day, BioLife’s Plasma Donation Centers operate with a strong commitment to customer service and quality, ensuring donors have an excellent experience while contributing to life-changing medicines. The organization operates in a fast-paced environment catering to both donors and healthcare regulations, emphasizing safety and operational excellence in all centers. Situated within one of BioLife's state-of-the-art Plasma Donation Centers, the role of Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) is a vital position that supports plasma center operations under the guidance of the Plasma Center Manager and oversight of the Center Physician. This role focuses on donor eligibility determination, donor safety, medical supervision, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate joins a motivated team where patient care and donor well-being are top priorities. The Medical Support Specialist plays a key part in ensuring the integrity of plasma collection, which directly impacts patients worldwide who depend on these therapies.

As a Medical Support Specialist at BioLife Plasma Services, you will have a crucial role in assessing donor eligibility for plasma donation, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors about unsatisfactory testing outcomes. Working collaboratively with the Center Physician and Medical Affairs team, this role also involves contributing to environmental health and safety initiatives, employee incident management, and participating in vaccination programs such as Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu. You will be trained specifically for this role following FDA-approved processes to maintain high standards required in the plasma industry.

BioLife values professionalism and expertise; thus, candidates must be licensed or certified nurses (LPN or LVN) with appropriate CPR, AED certifications, and IV therapy capabilities as per state standards. A minimum of two years of clinical or hospital experience is necessary to thrive in this position. This role offers the opportunity to work full-time as a regular employee with steady pay ranging from $23.04 to $31.68 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and location in Columbus, GA. Additionally, Takeda supports employee growth and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and various employee wellness programs. BioLife Plasma Services fosters an inclusive and collaborative work environment, committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, making it a purposeful and rewarding place to build a career in healthcare and patient support.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Licensed or certified as LPN or LVN in the state of assignment
  • Current CPR and AED certification
  • Completion of FDA-approved Medical Support Specialist training
  • Two years of clinical or hospital experience
  • Fulfillment of state IV therapy requirements

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
  • Licensed or certified in the state of assignment as LPN or LVN
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
  • Completion of FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
  • Two years of clinical or hospital setting experience
  • Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy

Job Duties

  • Determine donor eligibility including management of 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 reaction(s) at the facility as outlined in standard operating procedures (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 guidance on unacceptable findings to donors or medical/technical issues
  • Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
  • Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health or emergency room
  • Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and support investigations related to pandemic threats

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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