Medical Support Specialist - LPN

Job Description

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations and report to the Plasma Center Manager.

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Manage donor adverse events and review laboratory test results; notify donors of unsuitable results.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician's standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical issues concerning 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.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats.

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate program in a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified: LPN or LVN in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA approved training for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44 per hour. Supplementary benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) plan with company match; short- and long-term disability; basic life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteer time off; company holidays; well‑being benefits; 80 hours of sick time; 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

USA – TX – San Antonio – Deza

Employee, Regular, Full time, Non‑exempt

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