Plasma Center Nurse LPN

Job Description

As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), you support plasma center operations and work under the guidance of the Center Manager and Center Physician.

• Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, including informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Manage donor adverse events and review laboratory test results, notifying donors of unsuitable test results.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and coordinating 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.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health; follow EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate-equivalent of a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment: LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfilled state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

We offer a purpose you can believe in, a supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, and a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.32 – $33.44 per hour. The offered hourly wage may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. The wage includes U.S. minimum wage compliance.

U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time annually, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

USA – TX – San Antonio

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.

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No