LPN

BioLife Plasma; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations in Houston. You determine donor eligibility, manage adverse events, review lab results, and notify donors of test results under physician guidance.

The role requires LPN/LVN licensure, CPR/AED certification, and two years of clinical experience, with responsibilities spanning compliance and donor safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; nursing program graduate to state requirements.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history, and acceptance requirements.
• Perform physical examinations, blood testing, and review of SPE results.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOPs.
• Refer to Center Physician/Medical Affairs for uncertain medical or technical issues.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

CPR and AED certified

IV therapy certification

2+ years clinical/hospital exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; nursing program graduate

Job description

**\\*Please be aware of an Identity Theft Scheme targeting individuals seeking jobs with Takeda and other employers. See below or here for more info.**LPN page is loaded## LPNlocations: USA - TX - Houston - Northtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0191336By clicking the \"Apply\" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's and. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.## **Job Description****Please take this to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.****About BioLife Plasma Services**Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.*BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.***About the role:**Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).**How you will contribute**You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.**What you bring to Takeda:**High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirementsCurrently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVNCurrent Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certificationFulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapySatisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support SpecialistTwo years in a clinical or hospital setting**What Takeda can offer you:**Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.**BioLife Compensation and Benefits** **Summary**We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.**For Location:**USA - TX - Houston - North**U.S. Hourly Wage Range:**$24.30 - $33.44The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.For information about our benefits, please click .**EEO Statement***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.*## **Locations**USA - TX - Houston - North## **Worker Type**Employee## **Worker Sub-Type**Regular## **Time Type**Full time**Job Exempt**NoTakeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine.Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people's lives - including your own.Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions: Click to learn about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). If you are limited in the ability to use our job application tool, or otherwise require a reasonable accommodation for a disability please click.