Plasma Center Nurse RN

BioLife Plasma Services; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is hiring a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) in Humble, Texas. This role involves managing donor eligibility, conducting medical histories, and evaluating donor reactions.

The successful candidate will hold a nursing license and have at least 2 years of clinical experience. This position offers hourly wages between $33.44 - $45.98 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA approved training for Medical Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Conduct medical history interviews and physical examinations.
• Refer to Center Physician for medical or technical issues.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or recognized nursing program

Current CPR and AED certification

Licensed as RN, NP, or PA

Job description

Job Description

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) reports to the Plasma Center Manager and supports daily operations at BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent, disease education, and self-exclusion.
• Conduct medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and review Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) results.
• Evaluate donor reactions, implement SOPs for medical emergencies, and coordinate transportation to emergency care.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical issues, including unacceptable findings.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate with occupational health/ER and EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, investigating pandemic threats.
• Provide center level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) in line with BioLife Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduate equivalency of a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• At least two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Location & Compensation

USA - TX - Humble

Hourly Wage Range: $33.44 - $45.98 (actual wage depends on qualifications, experience, skills, and location).

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, holidays, well-being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time and 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

Benefits

Purpose-driven work helping improve lives of patients with rare diseases; opportunities for career growth; comprehensive benefits program.

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.

Workforce Information

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