Plasma Center Nurse - RN

Job Description

Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. Every day at Bio Life, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

The Medical Support Specialist determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational guidance, and under the supervision of the Center Physician for medical issues. Ideally, the Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and/or a manufacturing environment.

The Specialist follows guidance from Bio Life Medical Affairs and provides center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• Donor Eligibility (85%)
• Determine donor eligibility accurately and in a timely manner, including proper 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) as required.
• Evaluate and manage donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the execution of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Manage donor deferral; review test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results per applicable SOPs.
• Initiate and investigate Post Donation Information (PDI).
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when required for unacceptable findings to donors, problem‑solving, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Demonstrate continued competency in job responsibilities and complete periodic assessment with the Center Physician per applicable SOPs.
• Assist the EHS program as required per SOPs or as requested by the EHS Manager (5%).
• Conduct pre‑placement evaluation of new hires, including assessment of the medical history questionnaire.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Maintain applicable employee medical records.
• Serve as a member of the EHS site committee and assist in employee training, as required.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Administer first aid to employees as needed.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
• Support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Perform all required duties in the area of medical history (including, but not limited to) (10%).
• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system.
• Perform finger stick, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein, and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).

• Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA) licensed or certified in the state where duties will be assigned.
• 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.
• Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Customer‑service oriented.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work with other Center medical team members to ensure coverage of all operating hours.

• Integrity
• Fairness
• Honesty
• Perseverance
• Putting the patient at the center
• Building trust with society
• Reinforcing…