Job Description
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About BioLife Plasma Services
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 report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
About the role:
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. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. Familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is essential. You will follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provide center-level support of environmental, health, and safety (EHS).
How you will contribute
- You will determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
- You will evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies.
- You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues.
- You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
- You will manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
- You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats.
What you bring to Takeda:
- High school diploma or equivalent, including a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
- Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT-Paramedic.
- 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.
What Takeda can offer you:
Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, united by a commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to protected characteristics.
Locations
USA - TX - Houston - North
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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