Plasma Center Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Description BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. About the role Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect becomes life‑changing medicine. The role requires a commitment to customer service and quality. The Medical Support Specialist works under guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and under management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist must be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or manufacturing environment, and follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs while providing center‑level support of environmental, health, and safety (EHS). How you will contribute You will determine donor eligibility; including 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 reactions as outlined in the SOPs, and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including 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 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, following EHS guidance regarding employee incidents. You may act as 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, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements. Current license or certification in the state of assignment: LPN or LVN. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification. Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy. Completion of FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist. Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting. What Takeda can offer you Compensation includes an hourly wage range of $24.32 – $33.44, supplemented by short‑term incentives for U.S. based employees. Benefits include medical/dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires. Compensation and Benefits Summary We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and to transparency with our pay practices. 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. Location USA - TX - Kyle Position Details Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub‑Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Job Exempt: No #J-18808-Ljbffr BioLife Plasma Services