Registered Nurse - Apheresis Cellular Therapy

Cellular Therapy Collections Specialist

This position is responsible for performing all aspects of cellular therapy collections including granulocytes, whole blood, and any additional collection procedures as per NYBCe standard operating procedures and policies. Cellular therapy collections should be done in a manner that is consistent with current clinical practices and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

$2500 Sign on Bonus!

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs all cellular therapy collection procedures independently by identifying required criteria based on the collection protocol indicated, obtaining consent, reviewing regulatory documents, performing patient physical assessment and documentation.
• Performs peripheral blood draws per NYBCe SOPs.
• Provides care and follow-up instructions related to access and reports any abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain regulatory binders and all required collection documentation in accordance with applicable cell therapy and research collection protocols, regulatory requirements, and sponsor-specific guidelines.
• Work with management, quality and collections and cell sourcing leadership for the enterprise.
• Administers medications during procedures per physician's orders, and/or NYBCe SOPs.
• Schedule donors/patients and staff for cellular therapy collections.
• Performs pre/post procedure physical assessment and reports abnormal findings to appropriate physician as applicable.
• Provide guidance for staff assigned to perform cellular therapy collections.
• Performs assessment and intervention in response to adverse reactions/events and emergencies related to procedure.
• Completes all required forms/ electronic record.
• Operates equipment related to performing procedures and troubleshoot alarms and reports abnormal findings.
• Performs quality control of all equipment used.
• Uses good customer service skills when providing education to patients, donors and family as it relates to cellular therapy, specific procedures and disease entities.
• Maintains inventory, reports supply needs and assists with on-site par levels.
• May oversee staff training and assessments in absence of management.
• Read and understand company and department specific SOP's
• Participate in client specific training.
• Scan in work hours using the current Time Keeping System, completes monthly expense reports accurately and in a timely manner as per departmental policy.

Schedule: Monday - Friday to meet business needs.

The hourly rate for this position is $39.00/hr.

IBR also offers comprehensive benefits (including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, and sick days) to full and part-time employees, as well as the opportunity to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer contribution.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required. Minimum of one (1) year of recent clinical nursing experience in medical-surgical, emergency, critical care, telemetry, or a related acute care setting preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Previous experience in therapeutic apheresis, cellular therapy, and/or hematopoietic stem cell collection preferred.

Competencies: Competent in HPC, MNC, and clinical trials. Competent in PIV and CVC.

Licenses: MN RN Licensure upon hire and BCLS certification

Skills & Abilities: Math and problem solving skills. Excellent peripheral access skills. Ability to perform physical assessments to perform job. Attention to detail in all work processes. Ability to manage time effectively.

Overview: Founded in 1948, Memorial Blood Centers have served Minnesota and Wisconsin for more than 75 years, delivering more than 125,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. MBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. MBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health.