What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Aphereis Practice position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview: Determines the suitability of whole blood and apheresis blood component donors and patients according to established standards. Collects blood components and therapeutic products from suitable donors and patients using automated and non-automated procedures. Possesses knowledge of blood collection theory and practice in order to diagnose, educate and treat donor, patient, and staff responses to actual or potential problems.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Registered nurse with New Jersey licensure.
- Phlebotomy or IV certification. Current
- CPR certification.
- Minimum 3 years R.N. licensure
Preferred:
- Apheresis and/or automated medical instrumentation expertise desirable
- Background in whole blood separation techniques helpful
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full Time
- Day Shift
Essential Functions:
- Determines the suitability of whole blood and apheresis blood component donors and patients according to established standards,
- Collection of HPCs-Stem Cells including immune effector cells, and therapeutic products from suitable donors and patients using automated and non-automated procedures,
- Performs clinical apheresis and photopheresis procedures,
- Possesses knowledge of blood collection theory and practice in order to diagnose, educate and treat donor, patient, and responses to actual or potential problems,
- Provide medical screening of stem cell donors and patients,
- Handles patient and blood donor reactions
Benefits and Perks
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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