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Bilingual Nurse – RN or LPN – Immediate Benefits

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Job ID R0089798

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Job Description

Job Description
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Plasma Center Nurse (MSS) (Bilingual)
About BioLife Plasma Services
Con preferencia para espanol
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:
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 determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. 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. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).
How you will contribute
• You will determine donor eligibility; to include, 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).
• You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including 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. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee
incidents.
• You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support
investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as
indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
What you bring to Takeda:
• High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized
educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned:
Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), (LPN) or
EMT-Paramedic
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
• Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) 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. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will 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 to include medical/dental, paid time off
and retirement benefits, all 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. Takeda is a patient-focused
company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages
innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive,
collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to
bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

EEO Statement

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.

Locations

USA - IA - Cedar Rapids - Edgewood Rd

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

As a Plasma Center Technician at BioLife, you’ll make a career out of making a difference. That means bringing exceptional customer service with a focus on our donors, paying attention to details when dealing with medical records, and being a dependable part of an exceptional team. All while doing a job — collecting plasma — that serves a higher purpose in developing life-saving medicines for those with rare diseases. Feel good about the work you do.

  • Full-Time
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • May include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Success Profile

What makes a successful Plasma Center Technician at BioLife?
Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Multi-tasker 10
  • Responsible 7
  • Personable 10
  • Reliable 10
  • Detail-Oriented 8
  • Flexible 10

Culture

  • We live by Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance
  • Every day we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases

Career Path

  • Plasma Center Tech leads to Senior Plasma Center Tech
  • Sr. Plasma Center Tech leads to Advanced Plasma Center Tech
  • Advanced Plasma Center Tech leads to Lead Technician
  • Lead Technician leads to Center Supervisor/Training Supervisor
  • Center Supervisor/Training Supervisor leads to Assistant Manager
  • Assistant Manager leads to Center Manager
  • Center Manager ends this career path

Quote

In over 40 years, I’ve had three full-time jobs. This is the best job I’ve ever had.

Scott L.

Sr. Plasma Center Technician

Benefits

  • Work-Life Balance

    Regular hours and time for life outside of the office.

  • Health Care

    Comprehensive coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts.

  • Tuition Reimbursement

    Learn and grow with tuition reimbursement.

  • Paid Time Off

    Get the chance to relax and recharge with paid time off.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Bond with your newborn with Maternity and Paternity Leave.

  • Life and Disability Insurance

    Take care of your future with Life and Disability Insurance.

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