Apheresis Specialist - FTDays
Apheresis Specialist - FTDays
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Job Description
The Apheresis Specialist performs apheresis procedures on patients to include therapeutic designated and special autologous procedures according to established policies and procedures.
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs and accurately evaluates patient screening and medical history in accordance with requirements of regulatory agencies.
- Performs a variety of Laboratory Information System functions. Maintains thorough orderly accurate and complete documentation of procedures and work performed in manual and computer mode. Reviews patients chart when applicable documenting pertinent information from patient chart to apheresis record when applicable.
- Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks. Maintains a well stocked clean and organized work area.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Accurately identifies patients/units for phlebotomy procedures collects correct specimens labels them appropriately completes associated paperwork and delivers specimens to the appropriate location for testing.
- Prepares instruments and performs apheresis procedures to include therapeutic designated and special autologous procedures on both an outpatient and inpatient basis.
- Collects whole blood from patients using accurate and sterile technique.
- Performs continuous assessment and management of the patient during apheresis procedures. Manages patient reactions in an acceptable medical manner. Administers medications under the direction of the Therapeutic Apheresis Medical Director.
- Performs documents evaluates and interprets quality control on instruments equipment and procedures within established guidelines.
- Recognizes problems investigates the cause takes remedial action or escalates to leader and notifies management for followup.
- Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory following all policies and procedures for safety hazardous materials security and emergency preparedness.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system.
- Uses department resources/equipment/supplies properly and efficiently.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in departmental projects activities and seeks continuing education opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of five years of whole blood phlebotomy experience
- BLS Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing evaluations consisting of one or more of the following: skills competency assessments and/or performance reviews
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers
- Demonstrates skills necessary for venipuncture and capillary techniques on patients utilizing appropriate equipment and supplies for whole blood and patient apheresis collections
- Knowledge of medications employed during apheresis procedures to include the drugs names their dosages and routes of administration
- Strong organizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintain accuracy
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient records and other related documents
- Independently adapts to multiple ongoing priorities including organizing work flow
- Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion to recognize problems identify causes and take corrective action
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform
- Scrubs
- Business professional
- Other (department approved)
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
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- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
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- EHS
