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Plasma Center Nurse - RN

Walker, Michigan

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Job ID R0135827

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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:

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) or Physician Assistant (PA)
  • 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  

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.  

BioLife Compensation and BenefitsSummary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - MI - Walker

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$19.00 - $25.08

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives.U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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 - MI - Walker

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

As a Nurse at BioLife, you’ll bring your best to our donors and patients every day, doing life-changing work that impacts the world. That means qualifying donors, determining eligibility accurately and promptly, and ensuring our quality and service standards are met. You’ll join a great, growing team of professionals collecting plasma to create medicines and therapies that help patients worldwide. And while you do work that supports the health of the world, you can be assured that BioLife will support you with great benefits, excellent work-life balance and opportunities for growth.

  • Full-Time
  • LPN, LVN, RN, EMT-P, NP or PA
  • May include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Success Profile

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

  • Communicator 8
  • Personable 6
  • Quick-Thinking 8
  • Detail-Oriented 7
  • Motivational 8
  • Efficient 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

Day in the Life of a Plasma Center Technician

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At BioLife, I have hours that work for my family and a schedule that gives me the time to invest where I want in my personal life.

Jessica H.

RN, MSN, Medical Support Specialist, Registered Nurse

Read More about Jessica > MEET THE BIOLIFE TEAM

Benefits that support you from day one

At BioLife, our benefits prioritize work-life balance, promote professional development, and start on your first day of employment.

  • 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.

  • Upfront tuition coverage & reimbursement programs

    Learn and grow with access to 100% upfront tuition coverage through ElevateU or Tuition Reimbursement program.

  • Paid Time Off

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

  • Maternity, Paternity & Bonding Leave

    Take family leave to bond with your new child.

  • Life and Disability Insurance

    Take care of your future with Life and Disability Insurance.

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