Part Time Plasma Nurse

Job Description

Biolife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

You will be a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supporting plasma center operations and reporting to the Plasma Center Manager. Your duties include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. You will work under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the Center Physician for medical issues, and you will provide center level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

• Determine donor eligibility, including management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions during the facility’s operations as outlined in SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies.
• Develop Center Physician’s standing orders and coordinate donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when encountering unacceptable findings or medical/technical issues related to donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation by occupational health/ER is required; refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of EHS guidance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. U.S. based employees are eligible for up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year and up to 120 hours of paid vacation upon new hire.

Location:

USA – TX – Houston – Richmond Ave

U.S. hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44

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.

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