Apheresis Registered Nurse

Job Title: Apheresis Registered Nurse
Location: Northridge, CA- 91320
Duration: Full Time

Shift: Days: 5:30 - 1: 30 Pm, 8*5 hours – 40 Hrs.
Pay Range: $41 - $51/hr. on W2
Note: With $5000/- sign on Bonus


Schedule: Monday - Friday, with some weekend work
Start Date: July 2025
 
Job Summary:

• The Registered Nurse will assume responsibility for the daily activities involved in the collection of plateletpheresis, leukapheresis, and whole blood.
• Partner with other donor room staff to ensure a smooth operation and efficient production of blood products.
• Must be able to interact with various departments to ensure integrity and quality of daily processes. Essential Responsibilities.
• Utilize applicable aseptic techniques to plan, perform, and chart the following procedures in accordance with Hema Care Donor Centre policies and procedures.
• Automated plateletpheresis and leukapheresis including set-up, run, quality control, troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
• White blood cell collections and other special procedures as required. • Whole blood procedures.
• Make appropriate adjustments to apheresis machines based on product integrity and physical status of donor.

• Expertise in venous access, identification and treatment of donor reactions.
• Expertise in blood donor medical history.
• Expertise in assessment of laboratory reports.
• Appropriate handling of information regarding positive test results.
• Work cohesively as a team member and at times in a non-verbal manner while under pressure and time constraints.
• Consistently manage self in ways that express professionalism.
• Demonstrate warmth and compassion in a meaningful manner.
• Understand and correctly use the Blood Establishment Computer Software (BECS).
• Responsible for the evaluation, management, and documentation of donor reactions, post donation reports, risk management reports and customer complaint forms.
• Provide technical and clinical guidance to staff as needed.
• Preparation of all paperwork related to daily production.
• Maintain positive communication with interacting departments.
• Ensure satisfactory completion of all donor records.
• Rigid adherence to all safety and quality protocols and regulation.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience.
• 3 years previous blood banking, apheresis and phlebotomy experience preferred.

 
Certifications/ Licensure:

• Must have current state RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Associate’s degree in healthcare required, BSN preferred.

 
Work Schedule:
The position is full-time, primarily. The centre offers a predictable schedule with some flexibility, closed on holidays, and provides three weeks of vacation and 64 sick hours per year.