POSITION SUMMARY
Perform Therapeutic Apheresis procedures for patients in surrounding hospitals and/or perform Cellular Therapy product collections for patients/donors in surrounding hospitals and state headquarters.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and emergent Therapeutic Apheresis procedures, which may include Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Red Blood Cell Exchange, White Blood Cell Depletion, Platelet Depletion, Extracorporeal Photopheresis, and LDL Apheresis per SOPs and manufacturer Operator Manuals *
Performs Autologous and Allogeneic (related and unrelated) Cellular Therapy product collections, which may include Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) and Mononuclear Cell (MNC) product collections, according to SOPs, manufacturer Operator Manuals, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), cGTP (current Good Tissue Practice), and all applicable standards per accreditation agencies*
Performs Granulocyte product collections according to SOPs, manufacturer Operator Manuals, cGMP, cGTP, and all applicable standards per accreditation agencies*
Perform apheresis procedures and cell therapy collections related to research studies, as applicable*
Performs Filgrastim injections for NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) HPC donors
Appropriately documents all patient/donor related activities in patient/donor medical record, which may include hospital based Computerized Patient Record
Assists with departmental projects, which may include research, data collection, and quality projects, as assigned
Provides mentorship for newer staff
Assists with training newer staff
Contributes to a team environment, which may include (but is not limited to) Versiti Physicians, Department Management, Nurses, support staff, and/or Quality Specialists, in order to provide a safe and positive patient/donor experience
Supports and demonstrates Versiti mission, vision, and values, as well as department goals
Understands how applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions and performs assigned job functions in accordance with them to include those set forth by the FDA, HIPAA, AABB (American Association of Blood Banks), ASFA (American Society for Apheresis), FACT (Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy), and hospital standards/requirements.
Supports and demonstrates a customer service commitment to internal and external customers through adherence to Versiti customer service standards and processes.
Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job-related educational opportunities
Participates in Quality Assurance activities
Contributes to Continuous Improvement initiatives
Reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as needed
Performs procedural data collection, as needed
Additional duties, as assigned
*Exact procedures may vary depending on state
Qualifications - External
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or RN Diploma in Nursing required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Valid Registered Nursing license required per designated state
BLS Certification required
Valid Driver's License required for designated State and access to a vehicle
Certification in Qualification in Apheresis (QIA) preferred
American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) membership preferred
Experience
Three years RN experience
Three years full time apheresis experience or five years part time apheresis experience
Skills and Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills including the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy, tact, and sensitivity
Ability to communicate and collaborate with others in challenging and stressful situations as well as conflict resolution skills
Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining attention to detail
Flexibility and dedication for handling a demanding, irregular schedule and stressful situations
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Effective problem solving and decision-making skills which demonstrate good judgment
Commitment to providing an exceptional patient/donor experience
ability to apply the basic concepts of nursing, such as pathophysiology, hemo-dynamics, fluid and electrolyte balance
Effective communication skills, either in person or via phone, text, and email
Tools and Technology
Spectra Optia Apheresis System
Therakos Cellex Photopheresis System, as applicable
Liposorber LA-15 System, as applicable
Accessory equipment (IV pumps, blood warmers, non - invasive blood pressure monitor)
Personal Computer/Laptop and/or tablets
Smartphone
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Knowledge and/or experience with hospital based Computerized Patient Record systems (Cerner, EPIC, etc.) preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The description of this position reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive or in any way construed as an employment contract. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons solely at management's discretion
We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
We participate in eVerify.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace.