"Alerted.org

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, prepares patient/donor and equipment for transfusion of blood products or pheresis and related special procedures. Operates apheresis equipment under supervision of Registered Nurse; monitors patient/donor condition during procedures and reports aberration to Registered Nurse. Disconnects patient/donor from machines following established procedures. Records relevant data; processes patient chart; enters patient charges. Cleans and maintains related equipment and orders expendable supplies as necessary.

Responsibilities:

+ Prepares patient and/or donor for pheresis by taking and recording patient's vital signs, obtaining pre-procedure blood samples when necessary and connecting the patient/donor to equipment via peripheral catheter.

+ Operates apheresis equipment under supervision of Registered Nurse; Monitors patient condition during pheresis and/or special procedures by noting patient symptoms, reactions and vital signs. Reports abnormalities to Registered Nurse.

+ Disconnects patient/donor from machine, takes and records vital signs and documents treatment given. Obtains post-procedure blood sample.

+ Process charts and patient charges. Prepares documents to facilitate patient admission. Operates online terminal to enter and retrieve patient information. Maintains unit records and equipment logs.

+ Cleans and maintains pheresis and related equipment according to policy. Prepares equipment necessary for procedures. Orders and stocks expendable supplies used for general maintenance of unit.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Six months basis patient care work experience in hospital setting or equivalent.