Licensed Practical Nurse​/EMT-Paramedic

Job Description

Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The company collects high‑quality plasma to produce life‑changing medicines and expects a commitment to customer service and quality. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) reports to the Plasma Center Manager and supports plasma center operations.

The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The role requires familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follows guidance provided by Bio Life Medical Affairs, providing center‑level support of environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

• Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Manage donor adverse events and review laboratory test results.
• Notify donors of unsuitable test results.
• Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when needing to provide unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• 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, referring to EHS guidance.
• Serve 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 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 Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

USA – IA – Davenport, U.S. hourly wage range $24.32–$33.44. U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. Employees receive up to 80 hours of sick time annually, and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Takeda is proud of 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.

USA – IA – Davenport

Employee

Regular

Full time

No