Cellular Therapy RN - FLEX​/PRN

Job Details

Job Location:

Clinical Apheresis - Dallas, TX 75240
Position Type:
Flex / PRN
Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage :
Valid DL required

Job Shift: Varies According to Need
Job Category:
Health Care

• Perform cellular therapy collection procedures for CBC clients in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and occasionally in other areas of Texas.
• Independently assess, initiate, monitor, and complete apheresis collections in both inpatient and outpatient/donor center settings.
• Provide nursing oversight of apheresis technicians and nursing care under the supervision of the patient's physician or a CBC Medical Director, in accordance with physician orders.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as assigned to support ongoing professional development and organizational goals.
• Maintain active, current professional licensure and/or certifications required by role-specific regulations and organizational requirements.
• Work varied shifts, extended hours, weekends, and/or overtime to support operational needs; regular full-time attendance is required during normal working hours.

• Education
  • RN with active unencumbered licensure in the State of Texas
  • Current American Heart Association accredited Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification
• Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting, oncology unit, intensive care unit, or dialysis center
  • Research and/or pediatric experience, preferred
  • Apheresis experience, preferred
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Skills and Knowledge
  • Ability to communicate (written, verbal) with others (e.g., internal & external clients, co-workers) in a clear, understandable, professional and effective manner
  • Strong customer service skills and use of appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with patients, donors, researchers, and other healthcare professionals to promote openness and trust
  • Ability to work independently in various care settings (e.g., Inpatient Units, Outpatient Clinics, Donor Centers)
  • Ability to demonstrate strong assessment and critical thinking skills related to the care of patients and determine if patients/donors can safely undergo and continue apheresis treatments
  • Ability to provide safe and effective patient care in compliance with CBC and contracted hospital and research project standards, policies, and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations
  • Strong phlebotomy skills and competency in care and the accessing of central venous catheters
  • Ability to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Tissue Practices and other regulations and standards in all aspects of procedures, patient care, equipment maintenance, and documentation
• Physical/Mental Stress Factors
  • Stress associated with travel throughout CBC’s service regions, including occasional out-of-town and overnight travel (e.g., San Antonio, Galveston, Tyler); travel may include heavy traffic and inclement weather
  • Stress associated with working independently and coordinating logistics for procedures with multiple parties
  • Mental stress due to frequent changes to SOPs, as required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB), or the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
  • Ability to walk, stoop, bend, use hands, reach with hands and arms; ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to approximately 25 pounds
  • Stress associated with transporting supplies to remote sites
  • Ability to concentrate while working in a moderate amount of noise and dealing with frequent distractions
  • Ability to work in a variety of settings (e.g., inpatient, outpatient clinic, donor center) and with various healthcare…