Job Description
As a Plasma Center Nurse, you determine donor eligibility through medical history interviews, physical exams, and blood tests, then manage adverse events and notify donors of results in plasma donation centers. The role ensures safe collection of plasma for life-saving medicines under physician guidance.
BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, provides plasma donation services converting high-quality plasma into life-changing therapies. Based at locations nationwide, BioLife focuses on donor safety and operational excellence for patients with rare diseases.
Tasks involve obtaining informed consent, administering tests like AIDS education and SPE, evaluating donor reactions and emergencies per SOPs, referring complex cases to physicians, supporting vaccination programs, and managing employee incidents. You use medical devices, lab equipment, and CPR skills, interacting with donors, physicians, and staff. A challenge is handling medical emergencies and pandemic coordination while maintaining high standards in a clinical environment.
The hourly wage ranges $33.60-$46.20, work at plasma centers with nights and weekends required, full-time schedule on-demand pay available, reliable transportation needed, and benefits starting Day 1 including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, retirement, education debt-free, training, career growth. Current state RN, NP, or PA license required, minimum 2 years clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility and manage adverse events
- Review laboratory test results and notify donors
- Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs
- Manage employee incidents and refer to ER as needed
- Act as Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations
Requirements
- Currently licensed as Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
- Current CPR and AED certification
- Satisfy state requirements for basic IV therapy
- Two years in a clinical or hospital setting
- High school diploma or equivalent to nursing graduate program