Plasma Center Licensed Practical Nurse

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Job Description

Join Our Team as an LPN in Pittsburgh, PA!

Are you a compassionate LPN looking to make a real difference? We’re looking for someone like you to join our team in Pittsburgh, where you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping others.

At our organization, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find a supportive, fun, and mission-driven culture where your work truly matters. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career, we offer a path forward with real opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles.

Here’s what we offer:

• A diverse, welcoming culture where you're treated like family
• $5K Sign on Bonus!
• No overnight shifts! Enjoy a better work-life balance
• Benefits starting on Day 1—because you shouldn’t have to wait
• Debt-Free Education – earn your degree with no out-of-pocket costs
• Paid Training to set you up for success
• Real opportunities to grow your career and move into management
• A chance to save lives and make an impact—without putting your own at risk

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, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results.
The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager 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:
* Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, and confidential self-exclusion
* Conduct medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)
* Evaluate donor reactions at the facility as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies
* Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on unacceptable findings or medical/technical issues
* Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees
* Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER
* Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community

Skills and qualifications:
* Holds a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and applies it effectively in emergencies
* Skilled in phlebotomy with the ability to perform under guidance
* Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with knowledge of patient care protocols
* Capable of preparing patients for medical procedures with minimal supervision
* Understands and can conduct basic electrocardiography tasks
* Utilizes medical terminology effectively in patient care
* Manages medical documentation with attention to detail
* Familiar with medical office procedures and can maintain organized records
* Prioritizes patient safety and can implement safety protocols
* Efficiently inputs data into both digital and physical formats
* Conducts patient interviews and handles inquiries with professionalism
* Knowledgeable in infection control practices and supports public health initiatives

As the most advanced technical operations level within Takeda, you are in a non-supervisory position that calls for a profound understanding of technical processes within one's specialty. You typically hold a high school diploma complemented by extensive relevant working experience and any necessary certifications. You will be expected to anticipate trends, connect disparate information, and coordinate activities that may impact areas outside your immediate remit. In this capacity, you will handle complex assignments that necessitate a unique and specialized set of skills, leading not just the workflow but also ensuring the quality of technical processes. Your autonomous working style within established procedures empowers you to propose process enhancements and sometimes operate without predefined methods, guided by experience and organizational guidelines.

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: LPN or LVN
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. 

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

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. 

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