Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Denton, Texas is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to ensure donor eligibility and support plasma center operations. Key responsibilities include assessing donor health, managing emergencies, and leading vaccination programs.

Ideal candidates will have an LPN or LVN license and relevant CPR certifications. BioLife offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, competitive pay ranging from $24.32 to $33.44 per hour, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage donor adverse events.
• Coordinate transportation for medical emergencies as needed.
• Support vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluations.

Skills

Donor eligibility assessment

Emergency response coordination

IV therapy expertise

Patient education on health assessments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN or LVN certification

CPR and AED certification

Completion of FDA-approved training

Job description

Job Description

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) reports to the Plasma Center Manager to support plasma center operations.

About BioLife Plasma Services

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect becomes life-changing medicines. A commitment to customer service and quality is expected.

About the role

Determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results. Work under the guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and the Center Physician for medical issues. Familiarize with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and provide center-level support for environmental, health and safety.

How you will contribute

You will determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).

You will evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs, follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, and coordinate transportation to emergency care facilities.

You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance concerning medical or technical issues that affect 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 or ER, referencing EHS guidance.

You may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to 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.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy (in state of licensure).
• Satisfactorily completion of the FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you

We offer a purpose you can believe in, a supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, and more, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Compensation and Benefits Summary

We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and strive to be transparent with our pay practices.

Location

USA – TX – Denton

U.S. Hourly Wage Range

$24.32 – $33.44. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and location.

Employee Benefits

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, 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 new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud of 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.

Additional Information

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No