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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.
Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do.
You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network.
Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming.
Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity.
You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path.
You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us.
As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits.
You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission.
When you join our team, you can help save lives every day.
You'll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growth, learning, and success.
This position is a unique opportunity to provide 1-on-1 care to patients in a specialty area (Therapeutic Apheresis).
Our nurses get to work collaboratively with physicians and act as the go-between for the physician and the patient.
You will get to travel to different hospitals and Red Cross sites we cover the following areas:
the city of Salt Lake, City, and will travel between states covering Idaho and Tucson, AZ, and Phoenix (sometimes) and Montana (sometimes).
If you don't have a compact license we will help you get a license for each state.
We do the following procedures:
plasma exchange, red cell exchange leukapheresis, stem cell harvests, photopheresis, therapeutic phlebotomies, platelet reductions, and white blood cell depletion.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
You will perform Apheresis procedures autonomously in multiple settings including critical care, emergency room, and freestanding outpatient centers.
Perform venipunctures, access central venous catheters, and access vortex and bard ports.
Perform all phases of therapeutic apheresis procedures (plasma exchange, red cell exchange, platelet, and white cell reduction, photopheresis, and hematopoietic progenitor cell collection), to ensure safe and appropriate care of the patient and explain, as needed, the procedures for patients and their family and other attending healthcare professionals.
Act as a consultant to external health care personnel about clinical apheresis.
Assess patient status relative to therapeutic apheresis, prior to and during procedures, utilizing the nursing process, laboratory testing results, and other clinically significant procedures.
Coordinate closely with physicians and nurses at a variety of hospitals to arrange therapeutic apheresis treatments and facilitate coordinated care.
Evaluate patient medication for compatibility and safety of apheresis procedure and determine when to contact the physician.
Assemble, restock, QC, and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
The American Red Cross will provide all necessary training.
No experience is required.
Standard Schedule:
Variable 1st shift Monday to Friday- 40 hrs per week - Rotating on calls
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and CPR certification is required.
- Bachelor's degree OR a combination of education and work experience.
- Two years of experience in medical/surgical or critical care nursing, OR-related experience.
- Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is beneficial but not required.
- Good vein selection and venipuncture skills are essential.
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families, and physicians.
- Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are preferred.
- A current, valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work.
Our comprehensive package includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO:
Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure - Holidays:
11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays - 401K with up to 6% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance:
Short + Long Term - Service Awards and recognition
Commitment to Your Health & Safety-COVID-19:
The American Red Cross requires all new hires be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of their employment OR have begun the vaccination process prior to their start date.
Upon being offered a position, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination.
If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption.
If seeking an exemption, you will be required to submit documentation and your request must be approved prior to hire.
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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