LPN (Day One Benefits)

Takeda • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., operates Plasma Donation Centers where donors contribute high-quality plasma for life-changing medicines. This role, a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), supports plasma center operations with a strong commitment to customer service and quality. The position involves determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the medical management of the Center Physician. Familiarity with plasma collection industry regulations or a manufacturing environment is expected, and the role provides center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) following BioLife Medical Affairs guidance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
• Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Responsibilities

• 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 reaction(s) occurring at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
• 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 (as applicable) when needing to provide unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including 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.
• Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Company match (for 401k)
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits
• Up to 80 hours of sick time
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation (for new hires)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees