Registered Nurse - RN

Medical Support Specialist RN – Bio Life Plasma Services

Position:
Medical Support Specialist RN.

Location:

USA – GA – Douglasville. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and operates under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the Center Physician for medical issues.

As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), you will support plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. You will follow SOPs, provide center‑level support for EHS, and collaborate with medical affairs and EHS as needed.

• You will determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• You will evaluate donor reactions, following SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance concerning donor safety and eligibility.
• You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, referring to EHS guidance.
• You may act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community as indicated.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment:
  Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Hourly Wage Range: $31.92 – $43.89 (USD). Actual wage may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location, and will meet local minimum wage requirements.

U.S. employees may be eligible for:

• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires

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.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Worker Type:
Employee (Regular, Full time, Not exempt)

Location:

USA – GA – Douglasville

Full Time, Not Exempt, Regular employee