Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

Job Description

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) will support plasma center operations under the guidance of the Center Manager, Assistant Manager, or Center Physician. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility for plasma donation, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The Specialist must be familiar with plasma collection regulations and provide center‑level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

• Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history interview, and acceptance requirements.
• Perform physical examination, blood testing, and review serologic protein electrophoresis (SPE) results.
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician standing orders and coordinating donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for findings requiring medical or technical guidance, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, referring to EHS guidance.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate‑level nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned (LPN or LVN).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Successfully complete FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

All employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; retirement benefits; tuition reimbursement; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; basic life insurance; and well‑being benefits. Employees may receive up to 80 hours of sick time and accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Location:

USA – WA – Tukwila. Hourly wage range: $32.00 – $44.00 (reflects anticipated range for this position). Actual hourly wage offered may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and performance‑based bonuses.

Employment type:

Full time;
Exempt;
Regular Time.

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.