Responsibilities

Summary:

This positionis responsible forperforming all aspects ofcellular therapycollectionsincluding granulocytes, whole blood, and anyadditionalcollection proceduresas per NYBCestandard operating procedures and policies. Cellular therapy collections should be donein a manner that is consistent with current clinical practices and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

$2500 Sign on Bonus!

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs allcellular therapy collectionprocedures independently byidentifyingrequired criteriabased on the collection protocolindicated, 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 andreportsany abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.

• Maintain regulatory binders and all required collection documentationin accordance withapplicable cell therapy and research collection protocols, regulatory requirements, and sponsor-specific guidelines.

• Work with Management, qualityand collections and cell sourcing leadership for the enterprise

• Administers medications during procedures per physician27s orders,and/or NYBCe SOPs.
• Schedule donors/patientsand staff for cellular therapy collections.
• Performs pre/post procedure physicalassessment andreports abnormal findings to appropriate physician as applicable.
• Provide guidancefor staff assigned to perform cellular therapy collections.
• Performsassessment and intervention in responseto adversereactions/eventsand emergencies related to procedure.
• Completes all required forms/ electronicrecord.
• Operates equipment related to performingproceduresand troubleshoot alarms andreportsabnormal findings.
• Performs quality control of all equipment used.
• Uses good customer service skills when providingeducation topatients,donorsandfamily as it relates tocellular therapy, specificproceduresand disease entities.
• Maintains inventory,reportssupplyneedsandassistswith on-site par levels.
• May oversee staff training and assessmentsinabsenceof management.
• Read and understand company and department specific SOP27s
• Participate in client specifictraining.
• Scan inwork hoursusing thecurrent Time Keeping System, completesmonthly expense reports accurately andin a timely manneras 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.

Previousexperience in therapeutic apheresis, cellular therapy, and/or hematopoietic stem cell collection preferred.

Competencies:

Competent inHPC, MNC, and clinical trials.

Competent inPIV and CVC.

Licenses:

MN RN Licensure upon hire and BCLS certification

Skills & Abilities:

Math andproblem solvingskills.

Excellent peripheral access skills.

Ability to perform physical assessments to perform job.

Attention to detail inallwork processes.

Ability to manage timeeffectively.

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