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About BioLife Plasma Services
Every day at BioLife, 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.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

Base Salary Range: $40.00 to $46.00 / Hour.

Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
The Donor Intake Nurse (Medical Support Specialist) determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the supervision of the Center Physician for medical issues. Ideally, the Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry and/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).

• Demonstrate continued competency in the performance of job responsibilities and complete periodic assessment with the Center Physician per applicable SOPs.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, problem solving, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Manage donor deferral; reviews test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results per applicable SOPs.
• Evaluate and manage donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the execution of Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Initiation and investigation of Post Donation Information (PDI).
• Determine donor eligibility accurately and in a timely manner, 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) as required.

• Assist the EHS program as required per SOPs or as requested by the EHS Manager (5%)

• Conduct pre-placement evaluation of new hires to include assessment of medical history questionnaire.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.
• Administer first aid to employees as needed.
• Member of EHS site committee and assist in training of employees, as required.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Supports investigations associated with pandemic threats within local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Maintain applicable employee medical records.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.

• May 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.
• 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).
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Currently licensed or certified in the state where duties will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA).
• Effective communication skills
• Fulfillment of state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
• Customer service oriented
• Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification required
• Willingness to work with other Center Medical Team members to ensure coverage of all operating hours
• Detail-oriented
• Able to satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist

Leadership

• Honesty
• Fairness
• Effective coaching and counseling skills.
• Developing the business
• Perseverance
• Integrity
• Reinforcing our reputation
• Putting the patient at the center
• Building trust with society

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Routinely makes decisions determining donor eligibility.
• Seeks guidance from Center Physician and Center Management (including Quality) for medium to high impact decisions and urgent matters.
• Coordinates with Center Management team and Quality to ensure successful operation standards are met (Internal)
• Regularly advises and consults with donors/customers (External)

Interaction

• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.
• Effective coaching and counseling skills.
• Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal)
• Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required.

Innovation

• Coordinates will all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Supports the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as needed, through use of company approved procedures (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen).

Complexity

• Willingness to travel preferred. (less than 10%)
• Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent graduate of a recognized educational nursing program.

Desired: Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 - CA - San Bernardino

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time