Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 31,739 - 43,642; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is hiring a Medical Support Specialist in Lubbock, Texas, to assist with plasma center operations. You will assess donor eligibility, manage medical emergencies, and support vaccination programs, requiring an LPN or LVN license and two years of clinical experience. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $23.04 – $31.68 and includes benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or a nursing program graduation.
• Must hold current LPN or LVN license in Texas.
• Must have CPR and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage donor reactions.
• Evaluate medical emergencies and apply SOPs.
• Coordinate with Center Physician for donor safety.

Skills

Donor eligibility assessment

Emergency management

Patient communication

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN or LVN license

CPR and AED certification

IV therapy training

FDA training

Job description

Job Description

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations at a BioLife Plasma Services donation center. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and performs core responsibilities related to donor eligibility assessment, adverse event management, laboratory result review, and communication of unsuitable test results. The position operates under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the Center Physician for medical issues.

About BioLife Plasma Services

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. and is committed to producing high‑quality plasma for life‑changing medicines while upholding customer service and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis results.
• Evaluate donor reactions, apply SOPs for medical emergencies, develop Center Physician standing orders, and coordinate donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance concerning 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, following EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations of pandemic threats in the local community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or graduation equivalent of a state‑approved nursing program.
• Current LPN or LVN license/certification in the state where responsibilities are assigned.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Completion of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Comprehensive FDA‑approved training as a BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Compensation & Benefits

Location: USA – TX – Lubbock

Hourly Wage Range: $23.04 – $31.68 (actual wage may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location)

Eligible for short‑term incentives and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short‑ and long‑term disability, 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.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.