Plasma Center Nurse- RN

BioLife Plasma Services; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 48,491 - 66,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in McKinney, Texas, is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to ensure donor eligibility and manage the plasma donation process. This role involves evaluating donor reactions, reviewing lab results, and ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed RN, NP, or PA, with a high school diploma and CPR certification. The position offers a fast-paced work environment and opportunities for growth, alongside various benefits such as medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Licensed or certified in the state: RN, NP, or PA.
• Current CPR and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage adverse events.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu programs.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for emergencies.

Skills

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Basic IV therapy

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate-equivalent nursing program

Job description

About BioLife Plasma Services

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

About the role

You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under guidance of the Center Manager and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. Familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment, you will follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and support center-level environmental, health and safety.

How You Will Contribute

• Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, ensuring donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, following EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community as indicated.

What you bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate‑equivalent recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (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.

What Takeda can offer you

• Purpose‑driven environment focused on improving lives of patients with rare diseases.
• A supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
• A fast‑paced, friendly workplace.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: USA - TX - McKinney. Hourly wage range: $35.20 - $48.40. Actual wage offered may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements.

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

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 & Employment Type

Location: USA - TX - McKinney. Employee status: Employee. Sub‑type: Regular. Time Type: Full time. Exempt: No.