Health Screener
Company: Biolife Plasma Services
Location: Pasco
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
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Job Description/ Role Profile 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
(CEO1): 6 Line Manager---s 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, 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.
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 Physician---s
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. Page 2 of 3
Job Description/ Role Profile 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. Page 3
of 3 Job Description/ Role Profile 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 --- Maintain general cleanliness of
work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean
and professional environment. --- Willingness to travel preferred.
(less than 10%) 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 - WA - Pasco Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type
Regular Time Type Full time
Keywords: Biolife Plasma Services, Pasco , Health Screener, Healthcare , Pasco, Washington
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