LPN, LPN​/LVN, Occupational Health Nurse

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse)
Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results.
• Familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or manufacturing environment.
• Follow guidance from Bio Life Medical Affairs and provide center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).
• Properly manage informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, conduct medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions, follow SOPs for medical emergencies, and support the development of Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities are assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Meet state requirements for basic IV therapy in state of licensure.
• Successfully complete FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

• Hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44 (U.S., KS – Lenexa).
• Eligibility for short‑term incentives for U.S. based employees.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) plan with company match; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; basic life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; paid volunteer time off; company holidays; well‑being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours of paid sick time per calendar year; up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.
• Pandemic coordination support as authorized by EHS.

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Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.