Careers in Apheresis Archives
Medical City Dallas Hospital
(Posted 04/03/2008) As a recognized leader in healthcare, Medical City offers a level of service that has resulted in recognition on local, national and international levels. We are the first hospital in North Texas to achieve the American Nurses Association’s Magnet Recognition, named as #1 Best Place to Work in Dallas/Fort Worth by the Dallas Business Journal, and recipient of the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. Currently we are looking to hire the following position.
APHERESIS – STEM CELL TRANSPLANT AND RESEARCH PROGRAM
Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the Stem Cell Transplant and hematologic disorders patients.
Provider of Care:
• Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members.
• Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient.
• Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems.
• Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting.
• Develop and implement teaching plans for patients concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.
• Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.
• Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluate the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.
• Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice.
Coordinator of Care:
• Make assignments to licensed staff [LVN, RN] and delegate to unlicensed staff in compliance with current BNE rules in a structured health setting for patients with predictable as well as unpredictable health needs.
Member of a Profession:
• Assume accountability and responsibility for the quality, continuity, and coordination of nursing care across the care settings.
• Act as patient advocate to implement and direct care to ensure patient safety in the clinical practice environment.
• Integrate the management of information and effective communication skills in daily practice.
• Serve as a healthcare advocate in monitoring and promoting quality health care and services for the patients served.
• Participate in activities and act as a leader in promoting best practices, department specific initiatives and process improvement.
• Build on the ANA Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Practice .
• Support the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Organization.
• Other duties as assigned.
Experience Required:
• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, required.
• Experience in Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPC) is preferred.
• Current, validated, RN license in the state of Texas and/or compact state
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support certified via American Heart Association. ACLS and PALS are preferred.
To apply visit our website at www.medicalcityhospital.com.
Blood Donor Center and Apheresis Supervisor
(Posted 03/26/2008) The DeGowin Blood Center at the University of Iowa is seeking candidates for a Blood Donor Center and Apheresis Supervisor. This position is responsible for daily supervision of staff performing whole blood (on site and mobile) and apheresis component collections, progenitor cell harvests, and therapeutic apheresis procedures. Other responsibilities include training, scheduling, quality assurance, implementation of policies.
Candidates should have a BSN, license to practice Nursing in the State of Iowa, 1-3 years of blood donor or apheresis center experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills. In addition, HP(ASCP) certification or eligibility, and prior supervisory experience is desired. Salary ranges from $36,886 to $71,855 annually. Salary will be commensurate to qualifications and experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic work environment in an academic medical center. For additional information and to apply for this position visit http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ website. Please reference requisition #55213. Application deadline: 04/18/2008. The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
HEMACARE/CORAL BLOOD SERVICES
THERAPEUTIC APHERESIS RN STAFF AND MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
(Posted 03/20/2008)
Are you looking for a professional, dynamic and high tech environment?
Do you enjoy autonomy, independence, flexibility?
Do you prefer one-to-one patient care and education?
HemaCare / Coral Blood Services, a national provider of Therapeutic Apheresis, may be your answer!
We are a national blood center offering blood collection/distribution and Apheresis service programs in California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
Our staff performs over 6000 apheresis procedures annually. Our scope of practice includes pediatric, adult and gerontologic populations. Our processes include therapeutic apheresis, stem cell collection, cellular depletions and exchanges, research collections, LDL apheresis and Photopheresis procedures.
Mobile Therapeutic Apheresis RN:
TA experience preferred; critical care or dialysis experience required; Current professional licensure, CPR and IV certification or equivalent required. Position requires valid driver license, auto insurance and excellent driving record.
California (Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties) and the New York tri-state area positions are available. Consideration will be given for full time, part time or per diem employment.
Therapeutic Apheresis Supervisor:
Apheresis experience required; supervisory experience preferred. Responsibilities include service coordination, RN training and education, participation in quality assurance program. Some field work required.
New York area position is available. Consideration will be given for full time or part time employment.
HemaCare Corporation offers a comprehensive compensation package which includes competitive salary, medical/dental /disability/life insurance; 401 (k) plan; flexible spending; full travel reimbursement, and flexible scheduling with minimal on call requirements. Opportunities for growth and career advancement are encouraged!
Please visit our website at www.hemacare.com or contact Human Resources at 818-251-5303 for additional information.
Candidates should submit resume to the following departments:
West Coast – lsanda@hemacare.com
East Coast – rshaw@coralblood.com
Associate Director Scientific Affairs
Therakos, Inc.
PA is preferable, but can be field-based
0711800
(Posted 03/14/2008) Therakos, Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies, is recruiting for an Associate Director Scientific Affairs. The position will be ideally located in PA, but can be field-based.
Therakos, Inc. specializes in extracorporeal immune cell therapies for the prevention and treatment of serious immune-mediated and neoplastic diseases. Therakos’ proprietary procedures in photopheresis are used by physicians for the palliative treatment of the skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
The Associate Director Scientific Affairs will serve as a scientific and clinical support resource for Company. This includes directly communicating scientific and medical information during interactions with health care practitioners and researchers. Topic areas include: Apheresis, Dermatology, Hematology, Oncology and Immunology. Provide oral and written responses to unsolicited requests for medical information related to Company product which is an Extracorporeal Apheresis procedure. Build advocacy for Company Extracorporeal Apheresis product with opinion leaders at key academic centers worldwide. Responsible to represent Company to national and international medical organizations. Provide medical content and representation for Company during dossier preparation and meetings with Regulatory bodies (FDA, EMEA). Provide technical support and educational training on apheresis and related procedures. Perform market development activities for new products and indications. Provide assistance on special projects in conjunction with Clinical Development, Research & Development, or Commercial.
Qualifications
A BS degree required with a MD degree preferred with a minimum 1 year of experience in Apheresis is required. Experience or interest in immunology, oncology, gastroenterology, or dermatology are desired. The qualified candidate must be scientifically and clinically oriented. The qualified candidate will be someone who has a proven track record of the following: service oriented; enjoys learning and teaching; outgoing and at ease in all situations, self-starter; entrepreneurial; team oriented. Excellent oral (including presentation skills) and written communications skills are required. The qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel up to 60% of the time- both domestic and international.
If you want to explore the many small-company environments behind the big-company impact of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, bid on this position today!
TO APPLY:
Please visit our career site at http://www.jnj.com/careers/glo.... Once at the site, locate the box in the upper right-hand corner that says "Connect". Type the number 0711800 in the text box that says "requisition number" and click on "Go". Scroll down and you will find the opportunity. Click on the "job title" link to view the job description details. Click "Bid on this Job".
Nurse Coordinator – Donor Collections
(Posted 03/14/2008) Discover the variety, possibilities and rewards that come with every career at University Hospitals. You can be part of the leading edge of medicine, while helping us continue our tradition of delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care. It’s a unique, personalized approach to healthcare, and all that is missing is you.
University Hospitals Case Medical Center, a 947-bed Magnet? tertiary medical center, specializes in adult/pediatric medical and surgical specialties. In conjunction with Case Western Reserve University, we form the largest center for biomedical research in the state of Ohio.
In this position, you will supervise personnel and laboratory operation in the Donor Room Blood Bank-Transfusion Medicine Service. As needed and as appropriate, you will perform therapeutic apheresis and HPC collection. You will also coordinate notification to all blood donors of reactive infectious disease testing results and follow up as well as assist with laboratory support functions, writing/updating procedures, and monitoring/maintaining equipment.
To qualify, you must have a BSN and be a RN with current license to practice in the State of Ohio (or eligible). You must also have a minimum of 2-5 years of Donor Center/Donor Room/Blood Center experience with extensive knowledge of FDA regulations; Infectious Disease Marker Testing and all aspects of Donor Collection regulatory issues. Experience using the Trima Accel (Gambro BCT) Instrument, Windows-based computer systems, and Apheresis Donor Collection is an asset. COBE Spectra experience helpful.
Our work/life scheduling flexibility, retirement savings plan and other employee perks are only part of what you will find at UH. To explore a career opportunity as unique as you are, please visit our website referencing job code IRC68867,
EOE M/F/D/V
Senior Manager – Therapeutic Apheresis
(Posted 03/14/2008) The New York Blood Center has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Manager, Therapeutic Apheresis, in our Clinical Services Division, located in White Plains, NY.
The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for effectively managing the daily activities of the Mobile Therapeutic Apheresis Service, while maintaining a high level of expertise and knowledge, necessary to direct the overall operations of the mobile unit. Must be in compliance and adhere to the policies and procedures, as defined by NYBC, NY/NJDOH, AABB, FACT, FDA, JACHO and other regulatory and accrediting agencies. Maintain quality patient care and services to the community, while partnering with the Director of Operations to achieve the financial objectives of the department, through annual budget planning and cost analysis preparation.
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Must have BSN, NY RN license including relevant nursing experience.
• Therapeutic Apheresis experience.
• Previous managerial/supervisory experience required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. For consideration, please submit resume, with salary requirements via e-mail to: recruit.hvbs@gmail.com or Fax: (914) 784-4638 to New York Blood Center, Attention: Human Resources.
Please indicate “Sr. Manager Therapeutic Apheresis” in the subject line.
EOE M/F/D/V.
Therapeutic Apheresis RN
(Posted 03/05/2008) Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is a progressively growing healthcare institution located in the world renown Texas Medical Center. We are seeking a reliable, energetic, independent self-starter with hemapheresis nursing experience to become part of our new mobile Therapeutic Apheresis Program in the Medical Services department, thera.pheresis. The qualified candidate will be responsible for assisting with the developing, planning, and implementing SOPs and ensuring regulatory compliance of the program. This position is responsible for performing therapeutic apheresis procedures on patients in a hospital setting, while appropriately operating and maintaining quality control and troubleshooting of apheresis associated equipment.
Requirements include a Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing with current RN license in good standing, and a minimum of 3 years of recent direct patient nursing experience, preferably in an acute-care hospital environment. Certification in Basic Life Support is required. Prior RN experience in therapeutic apheresis or acute/chronic dialysis is highly desirable. Certification as a Hemapheresis Practitioner through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) is highly desirable. A driver’s license in good standing and local travel are required.
Take advantage of this opportunity to work in an environment that saves and sustains lives. Visit the thera.pheresis career booth while at ASFA or apply online at www.giveblood.org.
Collection Staff
(Posted 03/04/2008) Lifeblood Biological Services, LLC is looking for per diem collection staff in or near all major U.S. metro areas for collection of whole blood and apheresis-derived materials to be used for research support or product development. Training time is fully compensated and full professional liability coverage is provided. Compensation commensurate with experience and travel bonus paid as applicable. Stop by the Lifeblood Biological Services booth at the ASFA annual meeting in Galveston for more information or contact us directly at 901-399-8142 or by email at scottc@lifeblood.org .
Lifeblood Biological Services is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and specializes in the nationwide collection and delivery of human biological materials for research support and product development.
BLOOD BANK / RN
FT and Per Diem, Days
(Posted 03/03/2008) Performs therapeutic apheresis and hematopoeitic stem cell collections on pediatric patients. Apheresis and whole blood collections on volunteer donors. Exp. Preferred.
No Holidays / Some W/E
Relocation assistance available for Full Time employment
For Immediate Consideration apply on-line @ www.childrenshospitalla.org
Connect with a leader in Apheresis - Apheresis Regional Manager
At Fresenius Medical Care NA, you make a difference through the relationships you build with your patients and by providing UltraCare® - our team approach to care giving. Our Northern California team is in need of the following professional:
This position is primarily responsible for managing the daily operations of all apheresis programs in an assigned region, in addition to coordinating and supervising nursing staff training and the development/maintenance of documents necessary for clinical operation. Independently provides therapeutic apheresis treatment as necessary. We are in search of a candidate possessing a current state RN license, CPR certification and 2 years of clinical management experience. Must also have 2 years of clinical therapeutic apheresis experience or the successful completion of an Apheresis training/orientation program in lieu of apheresis experience. Requires a valid driver’s license with means of transportation to drive to client facilities as necessary.
Bring your talent, dedication and ambition to FMCNA. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please email résumé to: Regina.Rohe@fmc-na.com, FAX: 866-801-0720 or apply in person at: 2100 Webster St., Suite 512, San Francisco, CA 94115. www.fmcna.com EOE.
Staff Nurse
Patient Services
(Job # 5573 – Seattle)
(Posted 02/19/2008) The Puget Sound Blood Center is an independent, volunteer-supported nonprofit regional resource providing blood and tissue, research, and education of high quality and value. We have proudly served donors and patients for 60 years.
Personable, flexible nursing professional needed to join our positive, energetic staff providing individualized care for donors and patients during therapeutic apheresis (blood separation) procedures. In this role, you will be participating in a variety of new, advanced medical treatments as well as ongoing therapeutic procedures all the while striving to provide the best quality, holistic care for our patients. Our training program and team of staff will provide the skills, knowledge and encouragement necessary to successfully perform our procedures. Candidates should enjoy the ability to spend 1 on 1 time with his/her patients and our community donors while experiencing the variety of working at local hospitals and our own facility on First Hill.
Requirements include: Current Washington State RN license; 1-2 years experience working in an acute care setting required with previous apheresis, phlebotomy, ICU/CCU or dialysis experience strongly preferred. We are seeking a nurse that can work successfully on his/her own and within a team. Full-time position working four-ten hour shifts including alternating weekends and on-call duties, based in Seattle.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Puget Sound Blood Center
921 Terry Avenue
Seattle WA 98104-1256
Email: HumanResources@psbc.org
Fax: 1-866-286-8495
The Puget Sound Blood Center is an EEO/AA employer dedicated to workforce diversity.
Registered Nurse
(Posted 02/18/2008) The Johns Hopkins Hospital is the only Magnet designated institution in Maryland. We have been ranked #1 among America’s hospitals by the U.S.News & World Report for the 17th year in a row.
The Dermatology Department has an opening for an RN to work in the photopheresis unit and work with chronic care patients with CTCL and Graft vs Host Disease.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Knowledge of the nursing process
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
It's because we value the people who work here that we offer an unparalleled benefits package that includes, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, up to 100% tuition reimbursement, multifaceted retirement options and even college grant tuition for your dependents.
Johns Hopkins Hospital is an institution like no other. We invite you to discover the difference of being a Johns Hopkins nurse by applying at www.hopkinsnursing.org and refer to Req. number 19237.
EOE/AA, M/F/D/V
Apheresis/Infusion Nurse
(Posted 01/29/2008) Be part of the future in medicine. ProHEALTH Care Associates (Long Island's largest physician group) is opening an Adult Stem Cell collection center. This advancement in medicine offers a unique opportunity. We are seeking an experienced RN to facilitate this venture. Qualified candidates must possess a current NY license, expert cannulation skills and familiarity with the Cobe Spectra machine. Nurses with infusion and dialysis experience are encouraged to apply.
Please fax (516) 622-7401 or email your resume with salary requirements to Maureen Lawrence.
Therapeutic Apheresis Nurses Needed!
(Posted 01/29/2008) Join the high-performing team at the Carolinas Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross - a leading provider of blood and blood products in the nation. We are seeking professional, friendly, compassionate, and dedicated RNs with strong customer service skills. A current valid nursing license and CPR certificate are required. You must possess a valid driver license with a good driving record. At least 2 years of previous relevant experience in therapeutic apheresis, stem cell, apheresis collections, hemodialysis, or critical care/intensive care nursing is required.
Stem Cell Staff Nurse (RN)
We are an immediate opening for a Stem Cell Staff Registered Nurse based out of out Charlotte, NC office. This nurse will work with our Clinical Apheresis Department to support growth in transplants at local hospitals. This position is per diem; you must be able to work flexible days and hours; hours may be long and irregular.
Clinical Apheresis Nurse (RN)
We have an immediate opening for a Registered Nurse to provide Therapeutic Apheresis services. This position is based out of our Charlotte, NC office. This position is full-time with rotating on-call; hours may be long and irregular.
We offer an excellent benefits package including: health / dental / vision / life / short-term & long-term disability insurance, pension plan, 403(b), 401(k) with employer matching, and flexible spending accounts.
Please send resume and cover letter to:
American Red Cross
Attn: Human Resources Recruiter
Job Code: ThAph
PO Box 36507
Charlotte, NC 28236
or email to: charlottejobs@redcrossblood.or...
or fax to 704-347-8429
Pre-employment drug screen, driving record verification, and background check required. M/F/V/D EOE.
RN w/ BSN - Technical Coordinator
(Posted 01/08/2008) Discover the variety, possibilities and rewards that come with every career at University Hospitals. You can be part of the leading edge of medicine, while helping us continue our tradition of delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care. It’s a unique, personalized approach to healthcare, and all that is missing is you.
University Hospitals Case Medical Center, a 947-bed Magnet tertiary medical center, specializes in adult/pediatric medical and surgical specialties. In conjunction with Case Western Reserve University, we form the largest center for biomedical research in the state of Ohio.
In this position, you will supervise personnel and laboratory operation in the Donor Room Blood Bank-Transfusion Medicine Service. As needed and as appropriate, you will perform Therapeutic Apheresis and HPC Collection. You will also coordinate notification to all blood donors of reactive infectious disease testing results and follow up as well as assist with Laboratory support functions, writing/updating procedures, and monitoring/maintaining equipment.
To qualify, you must have a BSN and be a RN with current license to practice in the State of Ohio. You must also have a minimum of 5 years of Donor Center/Donor Room/Blood Center experience with extensive knowledge of FDA regulations; Infectious Disease Marker Testing and all aspects of Donor Collection regulatory issues. Must also be proficient in Trima Accel and Haemonetics Instrumentation, computer systems, and Apheresis Donor Collection. COBE Spectra experience helpful.
Our work/life scheduling flexibility, retirement savings plan and other employee perks are only part of what you will find at UH. To explore a career opportunity as unique as you are, please visit our website referencing job code IRC68867.
To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
EOE M/F/D/V
Medical Liaison
(Posted 12/11/2007) The Medical Liaison (ML) has the responsiblity to organize and participate in external medical education initiatives providing objective information on a range of apheresis therapies. The ML has ongoing contacts involving significant responsibility with medical professionals and representatives of professional organizations with whom the business is affiliated and professional/management levels within the business. This position influences issues of moderate to high importance. If the ML is an MD, additional responsibilities will include internal medical review of documents and issues.
Minimum Knowledge Required/Qualifications:
Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) in medicine or medical science or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of experience in the medical setting.
In depth knowledge of therapeutic apheresis indications, patient treatment options, clinical studies and related literature.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and ethical obligations.
Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Proven ability to establish working relationships with all levels of clinical/technical/marketing people in corporate, clinical, and academic settings.
Abilty to work independently and travel extensively.
Self-directed and able to work independently.
Reponsibilities:
Provide information internally and externally on therapeutic apheresis and related fields; information to include medical issues, trends, outcomes, literature, reimbursement.
Design, organize and participate in external medical education seminars.
Work with customers to help them with data abstraction and publication of clinical data related to therapeutic apheresis.
Provide medical review and opinion as requested internally.
Respond to to requests from healthcare professionals and decision makers with accurate, unbiased, balanced, and timely answers and information about apheresis therapy.
Develop professional relationships with thought leaders and academic centers in assigned therapeutic area, and work with the Therapeutic Business Management team, translating those relationships into business and research opportunities.
Keep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the assigned therapeutic area by continuously reviewing literature in the field, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending conferences.
Proactively disseminate information about significant developments in the assigned therapeutic area to internal customers, providing analysis and interpretation about how the developments might affect the compayn's interests.
Pro
Therapeutic Apheresis Specialist - Registered Nurse
Competitive Salary!
Great Benefits!
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus!
(Posted 11/29/2007) Looking for a different view of patient care? The Oklahoma Blood Institute is looking for an RN to join our dedicated team. Using specialized therapeutic apheresis technology, you will provide life saving blood component therapies to patients in the hospital setting.
Current Oklahoma RN license
Minimum of one year clinical experience (oncology, ICU or CCU experience preferred)
Responsible for performance of specialized blood removal/replacement patient tratements in the hospital setting, including plasma exchange, cytapheresis, photopheresis, immunoabsorption column therapy, and red cell exchange. Varied hours to include rotating call and weekend responsibilities. Documentation of procedure on all pertinent records.
OBI provides a competitive salary with shift diff. and benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, LTD, Flex Plan, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement and 401k Plan. Please apply at: The Oklahoma Blood Institute 1001 N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 or email to humanresources@obi.org or fax to (405) 297-5759. EOE/Drug Free Environment.
Apheresis Manager
In Beautiful Orlando, FL
Competitive Salary!
Great Benefits!
Relocation Assistance!
(Posted 09/28/2007) This position will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of Apheresis collections through program development, team motivation/performance, goal setting, information analysis, quality control, and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Current LPN/RN license, 1-3 years Supervisory/Management experience AND strong background in Apheresis collections.
This is a full-time opportunity that will be home based out of our Headquarters in Orlando, Florida, just minutes from Walt Disney World and Universal S