Medical Support Specialist

As a Nurse at BioLife, youll 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. Youll 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.

**Success Profile**

Check out the traits were looking for and see if you have the right mix.

* **Communicator** *8*

* **Personable** *6*

* **Quick-Thinking** *8*

* **Detail-Oriented** *7*

* **Motivational** *8*

* **Efficient** *10*

Jessica H.

RN, MSN, Medical Support Specialist, Registered Nurse

**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.

**Responsibilities**

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Job Description / Role Profile

Job/Position:

Medical Support Specialist - RN

BU/Organization:

PDT

Department:

BioLife

Location:

Other Plasma Collection Center

Management Level:

Lead Support/Tech V

Global Reporting Level (CEO=1):

6

Line Managers Job/Position Title:

Plasma Center Manager 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, well 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.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

The 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).

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Donor Eligibility (85%)

o 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.

o 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 Physicians standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.

o Manage donor deferral; reviews test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results per applicable SOPs.

o Initiation and investigation of Post Donation Information (PDI).

o 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.

o Demonstrate continued competency in the performance of job responsibilities and complete periodic assessment with the Center Physician per applicable SOPs.

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

o Conduct pre-placement evaluation of new hires to include assessment of medical history questionnaire.

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o Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.

o Maintain applicable employee medical records.

o Member of EHS site committee and assist in training of employees, as required.

o Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.

o Administer first aid to employees as needed.

o Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

o Supports investigations associated with pandemic threats within local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

May perform all required duties in the area of Medical History (including, but not limited to): (10%)

o Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.

o Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system.

o 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).

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).

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification required

Fulfillment of state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy

Able to satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist

Minimum of two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred

Effective communication skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service oriented

Basic computer skills

Willingness to work with other Center Medical Team members to ensure coverage of all operating hours

Leadership

Integrity

Fairness

Honesty

Perseverance

Putting the patient at the center

Building trust with society

Reinforcing our reputation

Developing the business

Effective coaching and counseling skills.

Decision-making and Autonomy

Routinely makes decisions determining donor eligibility.

Seeks guidance from Center Physician and Center Management (including Quality) for medium to high im- pact decisions and urgent matters.

Regularly advises and consults with donors/customers (External)

Coordinates with Center Management team and Quality to ensure successful operation standards are met (Internal)

Interaction

Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal)

Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required.

Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.

Attention to detail and ability to work independently

Effective coaching and counseling skills.

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Innovation

Coordinates will all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ens