Plasma Center Nurse- RN

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; 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

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. is seeking a Medical Support Specialist in McKinney, Texas. In this role, you'll determine donor eligibility, manage medical emergencies, and evaluate donor reactions.

The ideal candidate has a nursing license (RN, NP, or PA), CPR certification, and experience in clinical settings. Takeda offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduate-equivalent nursing program with state requirements.
• Current licensed or certified in the state: 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 the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility and manage informed consent.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow medical SOPs.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine evaluation needs.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized.

Skills

Patient care skills

Emergency response

Clinical assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent nursing program

Current RN, NP, or PA license

CPR and AED certification

Job description

Job Description

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. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

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 works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• 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).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues.
• 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 a 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 graduate‑equivalent nursing program with state requirements.
• Current licensed or certified in the state: 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 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 team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

More about us

At Takeda, we transform patient care through development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient‑focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life‑changing work.

Compensation and Benefits

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $35.20 - $48.40

Location: USA – TX – McKinney

Employee Benefits

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

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.

Positions Details

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No