Apheresis Specialist - RN

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job performs all functions related to the collection of human blood, aphaeresis donors, component preparation, and hemotherapy. Performs quality control of solutions and equipment and is responsible for quality assessment audits, chart reviews and QA reports. Instructs students and new personnel, performs related administrative duties, and maintains donor/patient confidentiality. Assumes team leader responsibilities of overseeing fixed site or mobile collection functions as needed. Oversees donor reaction care by all staff, handles emergent reaction care, and insures all donor reaction documentation/follow-up is completed. Shift Hours 4 10-hour shift (Off day Thursday), alternating weekend call To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Education Required - Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Work Experience Required - 2 years of aphaeresis or other relevant Laboratory experience
Experience evaluating prospective donors/patients and performing blood pressure, temperature, pulse, hemoglobin and hematocrit determinations according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Certifications Required - Current Registered Nurse License in the state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, geology, chemistry, mathematics,
Ability to demonstrate punctuality, flexibility, and willingness to work more than eight (8) hours at one time.
Ability to remain alert and react spontaneously to any emergency situation during the course of patient/donor care.

Responsibilities

Exhibits Clinical Competency.
Maintains Team Leader Role.
Maintains Professional Accountability.
Exhibits Time Management/Organizational Skills.
Maintains Regulatory compliance/Safety.
Maintains Customer Service.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.