Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time

Job Description

As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), you will support the operations of the Plasma Center under the guidance of the Center Manager and Physician. Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Determine donor eligibility; manage informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility and follow 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 findings require medical or technical guidance concerning 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/ER, referencing EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and assist with investigations of local pandemic threats within the community.
• Assist with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support per Bio Life Medical Affairs guidance.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of a recognized nursing program meeting state requirements.
• Current license/certification in the state of assignment (LPN or LVN).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State license for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

U.S. hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44. Benefits include medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and other standard benefits such as short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, sick leave, and paid vacation.

USA – TX – San Antonio – New Ave

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.