Specialist, PACS

American Red Cross • Dedham, MA

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About The Position

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Perform Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) services and manage related equipment to support recovery and reinfusion of blood into patients. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required with current CPR certification.
• 1 year of related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently, react quickly, and work effectively in a surgical setting is required.
• Demonstrated customer service and technical skills with the ability to operate medical equipment required.
• Must be willing to work a varied schedule, including some evenings and on-call responsibilities.
• May be required to have own vehicle, a valid and current driver’s license, insurance, and a good driving record.
• Current relevant licensure in the state of practice, if applicable.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Out-of-town travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with basic aseptic technique preferred.
• Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transport and operate PACS equipment and perform specified salvage procedures which may include Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) sequestration.
• Assess patient/surgical procedure for suitability for PACS.
• Monitor blood loss, assess appropriate time for washing of salvaged blood, and communicate to anesthesia and/or nursing staff the blood volume processed and available to be returned to patient.
• Notify surgeon and/or anesthesiologist in charge if problems occur with the procedure.
• Maintain accurate, complete and legible records pertaining to the patient and the PACS or Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) procedure.
• Label for reinfusion the autologous product, as appropriate.
• Remove disposable equipment, remove and report defective equipment, and clean equipment at end of the procedure.
• Ensure necessary equipment, supplies, and disposal are available for the next cell salvage procedure.
• Report incidents and adverse reactions and complete appropriate paperwork, reviewing department paperwork and monthly reports with Supervisor.
• Collect samples of the salvaged blood product for quality assurance purposes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree