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Job Title: Registered Nurse
Area of Interest: Biomedical

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Job Description:

Registered Nurse

If you re ready for patient care and to use your nursing skills in an organization dedicated to saving lives, we d like to hear from you!

This position will function as a member of the Lewis and Clark Regional Clinical Services - Apheresis team in Missoula, MT. This position will be responsible for performing any or all platelet collections.

Ideal candidate will:

* Perform all phases of therapeutic apheresis procedures which may include plasma exchanges, red cell exchanges, platelet and white cell reductions, and hematopoietic progenitor cell collections, while ensuring safe and appropriate care of patient.
* Perform apheresis procedures which may include allogeneic, autologous, and directed platelet pheresis.
* Perform all types of donor health history screening and eligibility procedures.
* Assess patient status relative to therapeutic apheresis, prior and during procedures, utilizing nursing process. Patient assessment to include laboratory testing results and other clinically significant procedures.
* Coordinate closely with physicians and nurses at a variety of hospitals to arrange therapeutic apheresis treatments and facilitate coordinated care. Evaluate patient medication for compatibility and safety of apheresis procedure and determine when to contact the physician.
* Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with all ARC departmental and organizational standard operating procedures, policies, practices and regulations.
* Explain, as needed, clinical apheresis procedures to patients and their family and other attending healthcare professionals.
* Represent the American Red Cross to the community and internal customers by establishing and promoting a positive organizational and professional image.
* Complete necessary training and demonstrate competency to perform each job function.
* Assemble, restock, QC and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment.
* Perform daily function checks, assemble and maintain supplies and equipment to ensure a state of readiness and to maintain compliance.
* Operate ARC vehicle. Operate assigned vehicle according to applicable regulations. May perform vehicle checks and complete DOT paperwork per established protocol. Perform vehicle loading and unloading as assigned.

Requirements:
Registered nurse with current state licensure as required. Good vein selection and venipuncture skills are essential. Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families, and physicians. Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is preferred. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relation skills are preferred. A current valid driver s license and good driving record are required.

This position will require twelve weeks of full time paid training. Once training is complete, this position will require a flexible work schedule to include varying hours, some holidays, taking call every third week and working three ten hours shifts weekly.

Requisition Number: BIO13184
Country: United States

State/Province: Montana

City: Missoula

Full Time / Part Time: Part Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule: Variable Schedule

Percentage of Travel: 1% to 10%

Relocation Eligibility: No

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