Spanish Speak Nurse - EMT-Paramedic

About the Role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. A commitment to customer service and quality is expected. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) reports to the Center Manager and is responsible for determining donor eligibility, managing adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The role is guided by the Center Manager and Center Physician for medical issues.

• Determine donor eligibility, manage informed consent, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility, following SOPs for medical emergencies and responding to Center Physician standing orders.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance concerning donor safety.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health or ER; refer to EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats within the local community.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate‑level nursing program with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state of assignment (EMT‑Paramedic).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State‑required basic IV therapy skills.
• Completed FDA‑approved training for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

We offer a purpose you can believe in, a supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and retirement benefits.

• Location:
  
  USA – TX – Houston – FM
• Hourly Rate: $24.32 – $33.44 (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Benefits:
  Incentives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) plan with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

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, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Worker Sub‑Type:
  Regular
• Time Type:
  Full time
• Job Exempt:
  No