In this role, you will:

• Maintains acceptable level of proficiency in required donor and patient phlebotomy and apheresis procedures.

• Oversees, evaluates, performs and documents leukapheresis procedures according to policy/procedure.

• Assists in the development and review of new procedures and policies pertaining to the Medical Apheresis program and clinical trials.

• Performs general nursing duties, phlebotomy, peripheral IV and, administration of medication, performance and monitoring of injections of mobilizing agent injections for PBSC donors, as necessary.

• Evaluates and maintains technical procedures and policies as appropriate to the Medical Apheresis program.

• Ensure products are processed and labeled in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Communicates with physicians regarding donor/patient status.

• Responsible for remaining current on national standards and trends in apheresis and making departmental process change suggestions.

• Assists in orienting and training other staff members.

• Maintains adequate knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, pharmaceuticals, and essential laboratory tests.

• Adheres to policies, procedures and standards within regulatory compliance, budgetary specifications, including time management, productivity, and accuracy of practice; ensures an adequate supply inventory.

• Maintains all records required by AABB, FDA, FACT and other accrediting agency or vendor standards, including procedure/patient care data forms.

• Performs quality control, validations, scheduling preventative maintenance and daily quality checks of all equipment in the Medical Apheresis area.

• Responsible for obtaining donor-informed consent.

• Additional duties as assigned.

We need someone who has:

• Graduate of accredited Vocational or Nursing School with current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing.

• Minimum of 4 years of recent direct patient care nursing experience, preferably in an acute-care setting.

• Proficiency in peripheral intravenous access is required.

• Prior LVN experience in apheresis and/or acute/chronic dialysis is strongly preferred.

• Must have reliable vehicle to transport self to various donor and group sites (mileage reimbursed).

About Gulf Coast Blood

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization and is accredited, licensed and inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), AABB as well as local and state authorities. Serving the largest medical campus in the world, The Blood Center has grown to more than 650 employees and serves more than 170 hospitals and health care institutions in the 26-county Texas Gulf Coast, Brazos Valley and East Texas regions. As it pertains to stability, we have been in business over 40 years with no threat of mergers or acquisitions; and growing stronger as we gain more partnerships within the business community. Mission: To partner with the community to help save and sustain lives by providing a safe supply of blood, biotherapies and related services. Core Values: Commitment. Integrity. Respect.

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