Plasma Center Nurse - RN

BioLife Plasma Services; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 46,066 - 63,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid volunteer time off

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Medical Support Specialist in Webster, Texas. This role involves supporting center operations, determining donor eligibility, and managing adverse events.

Qualifications include being a licensed RN, NP, or PA with a minimum of two years of clinical experience. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or completion of a recognized educational nursing program.
• Licensed or certified RN, NP, or PA in Texas.
• Current CPR and AED certification is required.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility through interviews and testing.
• Manage donor adverse events and laboratory results.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.

Skills

Determining donor eligibility

Blood testing

Managing adverse events

Clinical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA)

Current CPR and AED certification

Minimum two years experience in clinical/hospital setting

Job description

Overview

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supporting plasma center operations under the guidance of the Center Manager and Center Physician. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing adverse events, reviewing lab results, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Manage donor adverse events and review laboratory test results.
• Notify donors of unsuitable test results and refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical guidance.
• Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing the Center Physician's standing orders and coordinating donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and evaluate need for further evaluation by occupational health/ER, following EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or completion of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, 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. U.S. employees eligible for up to 80 sick hours per year and new hires accrue up to 120 paid vacation hours.

Compensation

U.S. hourly wage range: $33.44 – $45.98. The actual wage may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location. Position is full‑time (regular).

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 and Employment Details

• Location: USA – TX – Webster
• Work type: Employee
• Sub‑type: Regular
• Time type: Full time
• Job exempt: No