RWJBarnabas Health · 5 hours ago
Apheresis Tech
Somerville, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$22.31/hr - $26.62/hr
5+ years expRWJBarnabas Health is a healthcare provider seeking an Apheresis Tech to join their Lab - Blood Management department. The role involves determining the suitability of blood donors, collecting and processing blood components, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality control standards.
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Responsibilities
Greets patients, donors in reception and or donor room area in a pleasant and helpful manner
Determines and assists in completion of functions such as verification of appointment time and type, scheduling of necessary appointments, and assuring completeness and accuracy of all patient paperwork
Can register donors in BCIS and eDonor when a receptionist is not on duty
Keeps confidential information in an appropriate place
Understands the importance of maintaining patient/donor privacy and respects the confidentiality of all donor information
Collects blood and blood components from suitable donors and patients using automated and non-automated procedures
Monitors established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, etc
Evaluate results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated
Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks and maintains clinical laboratory instruments in section
Recognizes and corrects basic instrument malfunctions
May have to refer serious malfunctions to supervisor
Under the direction and supervision of a Therapeutic Apheresis RN performs therapeutic apheresis procedures and HPC collections
Performs procedures in a safe and professional manner to minimize discomfort to the donor, patient and to minimize the number of incomplete procedures
Adheres to all FDA, NJDOH, AABB, FACT and Blood Services guidelines to insure patient, donor safety and product acceptability
Correctly assigns each donation a unique number and collects requested laboratory specimens for testing
Projects professional and pleasant manner to make the patient/donor relaxed and at ease
Provides observation and post-procedural care to recognize any unstable situations and intervene appropriately
Releases donors and patients only when they appear in satisfactory condition
Accurately and completely documents all procedures and data in the BCIS, on run sheets and apheresis forms in a timely manner
Communicates effectively and accurately the need for blood products to potential designated and volunteer donors over the telephone
Schedules donors as directed when assigned to Donor Recruitment
Talks to families, employees and visitors about the need for volunteer blood donations
Monitors patients and donors carefully and is able to recognize and intervene in any unstable situation or donor reaction
Under the direction of an RN, administers appropriate care to minimize and alleviate any donor, patient reaction signs and symptoms
Documents all donor, patient reactions appropriately
Summons nurse and or physician immediately if severe donor reaction occurs or if there are any questions about donor's condition prior to release
Educates designated and volunteer donors about multiple component donations
Converts donors to multiple product donations
Schedule their next appointment before leaving the blood services using eDonor
Receives, verifies, and signs for incoming supplies, as required
Prepares components from whole blood and apheresis procedures according to Blood Services protocols so that components are prepared as soon as possible within appropriate time after donation
Whole blood and blood components are promptly stored in proper storage areas within established timeframes
Accurately records all required data in BCIS and manual logs so that records are complete when production is finished
Demonstrates flexibility and initiative on the job as evidenced by willingness to take on additional assignments and or work additional hours when requested
Understands the duties of other comparable positions in the department, cross trained and competent to perform coverage when needed
Continually assesses Blood Services systems and notifies responsible individuals of suggestions to effect positive change
Maintains and expands knowledge as evidenced by documentation of internal and external seminars lectures, reading professional journals, and self tutoring programs, video and audiocassettes
Employee adheres to the RWJUH Culture of Kindness Values i,e, patients, visitors, physicians, peers, outside contacts and supervisors and coworker relations by maintaining good rapport and a cooperative working relationship
Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior by anticipating and responding to the needs of coworkers, donors, and patients
Respects donor privacy and the confidential nature of donor information
Frequent interaction with donors, patients and other blood services personnel
Occasional contact with physicians and other medical personnel
Demonstrates the awareness of safety, security, life safety, preparedness and utility and equipment management policies competencies
Adheres to Standard Precautions
Adheres to Safety and Infection Control policies
Attends mandatory in-services
Demonstrates awareness of security, life safety, emergency
Preparedness and utility and equipment management policies and procedures
Practices safety and security as defined by Blood Services policies and procedures
Assures that biohazard waste is disposed properly; wears gloves and other PPE Proper Protective Equipment, cleans spills immediately with approved agents, and demonstrates neatness, cleanliness, and good safety practices to guests and coworkers
Frequent walking from one blood services section to another, standing for long periods, bending to attend donations
Occasional stretching, lifting, and pushing of equipment and supplies
Transport of coolers with blood products and or samples from various sites or mobile operations to the Blood Services Laboratory
Manual dexterity for donation procedures and component processing
Good hearing and speaking for communication responsibilities
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and current CPR certification
Minimum of 5 years general and or blood donor phlebotomy experience
Preferred
Phlebotomy and or IV certification
National laboratory certification
Apheresis and or automated medical instrumentation procedural expertise desirable
Background in patient care and or whole blood separation techniques helpful
Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
New Jersey Food Security Initiative
2024-07-02Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Anthony Cava
President and CEO
Jordan Ruch
Chief Technology Officer
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