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This job performs all functions related to the collection of human blood, apheresis donors, component preparation, and hemotherapy. Performs quality control of solutions and equipment and is responsible for quality assessment audits, chart reviews and QA reports. Instructs students and new personnel, performs related administrative duties, and maintains donor/patient confidentiality and assumes team leader responsibilities of overseeing fixed site or mobile collection functions as needed. Oversees donor reaction care by all staff, handles emergent reaction care, and insures all donor reaction documentation/follow-up is completed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
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Education
Required - Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
Work Experience
Required - 5 years Aphaeresis experience
Experience performing blood pressure, temperature, pulse, hemoglobin and hematocrit determinations according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Certifications
Required - Current State of Louisiana LPN licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Demonstrates good judgement in performing duties and conflict resolution
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, geology, chemistry, mathematics, hematology, and blood banking.
Job Duties
Exhibits clinical competency by providing skilled nursing care to donors and patients under-going treatment by recognizing changes in patient/donor conditions. Exhibits knowledge of all donor/patient procedures and performs these procedures according to SOP.
Maintains professional accountability by completing assigned tasks within a mutually agreed upon time frame.
Exhibits time management/organizational skills by organizing tasks and performing them so that team members can follow behind and easily trace all work steps. Completes all necessary documentation. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and assists in setup, breakdown, and maintenance of equipment.
Maintains regulatory compliance/safety by maintaining an awareness of AABB, FDA, CAP, JCAHO, and OSHA standards/guidelines for Blood Bank Donor/Therapeutic Services. Accurately performs and documents all assigned QC and preventive maintenance, according to SOPs and pre-determined schedules.
Maintains customer service by explaining procedures to be performed on the customers during procedures.
Completes annual competency requirements and education assignments.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
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