Part Time Plasma Nurse

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Houston seeks a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) responsible for evaluating donor eligibility and ensuring safety during plasma collection. Key responsibilities include managing donor reactions, developing health protocols, and supporting employee health. Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma, a current LPN or LVN license, and experience in clinical environments. The position offers competitive pay between $24.32 – $33.44 hourly and a range of benefits, including paid time off and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent and medical history.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies.
• Develop Center Physician’s standing orders and coordinate emergency care.

Skills

Clinical experience

Donor safety management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current LPN or LVN license

Current CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

About BioLife Plasma Services

Biolife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

Role Overview

You will be a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supporting plasma center operations and reporting to the Plasma Center Manager. Your duties include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. You will work under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the Center Physician for medical issues, and you will provide center level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

Key Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions during the facility’s operations as outlined in SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies.
• Develop Center Physician’s standing orders and coordinate donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when encountering unacceptable findings or medical/technical issues related to donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation by occupational health/ER is required; refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of EHS guidance.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. U.S. based employees are eligible for up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year and up to 120 hours of paid vacation upon new hire.

Location and Compensation

Location: USA – TX – Houston – Richmond Ave

U.S. hourly wage range: $24.32 – $33.44

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.

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