Therapeutic Aphereis Practice - PT - DaysReq #:0000117260

Category:Nursing

Status:Part-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department:Lab - Blood Mgmt. - NB

Location:

SBC Corporation, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Title: Therapeutic Aphereis Practice

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Req#: 0000117260

Status: Part Time

Shift: Day

Department name: Lab RWJNB

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:

• Part 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,

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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