Plasma Center Nurse - Licensed Vocational Nurse

BioLife Plasma Services; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Medical/dental insurance

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is hiring a Medical Support Specialist in Kyle, Texas. This role involves determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, and ensuring compliance with plasma collection regulations.

You will work under the supervision of the Center Manager and collaborate with the Center Physician. Responsibilities include managing medical emergencies, supporting vaccination programs, and adhering to health and safety guidelines. A competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent educational nursing program.
• Current LPN or LVN license is required.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.

Skills

Customer service

Medical history interview

Emergency management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current license or certification: LPN or LVN

Current CPR and AED certification

FDA-approved training for Medical Support Specialist

Job description

Job Description

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results.

About the role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect becomes life‑changing medicine. The role requires a commitment to customer service and quality. The Medical Support Specialist works under guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and under management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist must be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or manufacturing environment, and follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs while providing center‑level support of environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• You will determine donor eligibility; including 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 reactions as outlined in the SOPs, and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including 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 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, following EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• You may act as 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, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state of assignment: LPN or LVN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you

Compensation includes an hourly wage range of $24.32 – $33.44, supplemented by short‑term incentives for U.S. based employees. Benefits include medical/dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

Compensation and Benefits Summary

We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and to transparency with our pay practices.

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.

Location

USA - TX - Kyle

Position Details

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