Plasma Center Nurse - LPN - English​/Spanish Speaking

Job Description

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports daily plasma collection operations, working under the guidance of the Center Manager and the Center Physician. The role requires commitment to customer service and quality.

Every day, donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect becomes life‑changing medicine. Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

The Medical Support Specialist evaluates donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist follows industry regulations and provides environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support.

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions according to SOPs, handle medical emergencies, develop Center Physician standing orders, and arrange transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance concerning donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents, determining if further evaluation by occupational health/ER is required, following EHS guidance.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduate‑level nursing program with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the assigned state: LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State‑approved basic IV therapy competency.
• Completion of FDA‑approved Bio Life Medical Support Specialist training.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

In a fast‑paced, friendly environment you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits program, including medical/dental, paid time off, retirement plans, and more. Opportunities for career growth and a purpose‑driven culture are also available.

Takeda transforms patient care with novel specialty pharmaceuticals and patient support programs. A patient‑focused company that encourages innovation and inclusivity, Takeda offers stimulating careers and strives for excellence.

USA – TX – Spring

$23.85 – $32.79 per hour, subject to qualifications, experience, and local wage requirements.

Eligible for short‑term incentives, 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, and well‑being benefits. U.S. employees may accrue up to 80 hours of sick time and 120 hours of paid vacation.

Takeda is proud of its commitment to a diverse workforce and equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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