What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist in Therapeutic Apheresis Nursing position at American National Red Cross?
About the Role
">- This position is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist-level care to patients undergoing therapeutic apheresis treatments.
- The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families, and physicians.
Key Responsibilities
">- Assemble, restock, QC, and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
- Care for patients undergoing therapeutic apheresis procedures, including plasma exchange, red cell exchange leukapheresis, stem cell harvests, photopheresis, therapeutic phlebotomies, platelet reductions, and white blood cell depletion.
Requirements and Qualifications
">- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families, and physicians.
- Able to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.
- Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time.
