Apheresis Technologist

Job Summary

This role focuses on the research, analysis, and performance of tasks within the laboratory, including research for pathology, histology, and phlebotomy. The Apheresis Technologist will perform a variety of chemical, microscopic, or bacteriologic tests, monitor test results, ensure test validity, investigate new procedures, and implement quality control programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic technique to access and maintain ports and access catheters.
• Perform outpatient blood component transfusions.
• Perform autologous, directed donor, and research blood collections.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomy and isovolumetric reductions.
• Perform therapeutic leukophereis, plateletpheresis and erythopheresis and plasma pheresis procedures.
• Perform HPC,A autologous and allogeneic collections.
• Perform extracorporeal photopheresis techniques.
• Responsible for monitoring and managing patient care during above procedures and for the recognition and treatment of complications and reactions.
• Responsible for set-up, prime, operation, and troubleshooting of apheresis and photopheresis equipment utilized during above procedures.
• Responsible for maintenance and quality control of equipment in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
• Document all aspects of patient/donor care in compliance with the AABB standards, Code of Federal Regulations, and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient/donor records.
• Complete registration of patients/donors into the admission/BBTS systems.
• Enter patient/donor charges daily.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment and to ensure that supplies are stocked and maintained.
• Responsible for performing and interpreting Quality Control.
• Participates in professional development and continuing educational activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or (AMT).
• Three (3) years of experience Technologist experience in blood bank.

Preferred Qualifications

• Blood Bank Technologist Certification (ASCP).
• Blood Bank Specialist Certification (ASCP).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, materials, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handle emergency and crisis situations.
• Subjected to irregular hours.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of standards, equipment, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and cooperate with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and make determinations/conclusions.
• Good computer skills.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.

Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network.

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