Apheresis Tech

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Req #:
Category: Laboratory
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: Lab - Blood Mgmt.

- Som
Pay Range: $22.55 - $27.06 per hour
Location: 110 REHILL AVE, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876

Job Title:

Apheresis Tech

Location:

RWJ - Somerset
Department Name:
Lab
-Blood Mgmt
- Som
Req #:
Status:
Hourly

Shift: Day
Pay Range: $22.55 - $27.06 per hour
Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, Apheresis Technicians become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support patients, donors, and the community. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, hands‑on clinical experience, and collaboration within a culture committed to quality, safety, regulatory excellence, and exceptional patient and donor care.

As an Apheresis Technician, you will support the safe and efficient collection and processing of blood components through apheresis procedures. You will operate and monitor apheresis equipment, provide direct care and support to donors and patients throughout procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and work closely with nurses, physicians, laboratory professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every team member is encouraged to grow professionally, contribute to continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of the patients, donors, and communities we serve.

• Perform and assist with apheresis procedures for the collection of blood components, including platelets, plasma, and other designated products, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare patients and donors for apheresis procedures, including verification of identification, review of required information, assessment of vital signs, and preparation of venous access.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot apheresis collection equipment and related instrumentation to ensure safe and effective procedures.
• Monitor patients and donors throughout apheresis procedures for signs and symptoms of adverse reactions or complications and promptly communicate concerns to nursing staff or physicians.
• Respond appropriately to citrate reactions, hypotension, vasovagal reactions, equipment alarms, and other procedure‑related complications according to established protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of apheresis procedures, patient and donor information, equipment activities, product collection, and adverse events.
• Ensure proper labeling, handling, storage, and transport of collected blood components and specimens in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Perform equipment setup, disinfection, cleaning, quality checks, calibration support, and routine maintenance as required.
• Follow established procedures for equipment troubleshooting and promptly elevate equipment malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Perform required quality control activities and ensure compliance with applicable FDA, AABB, CLIA, CAP, and organizational standards.
• Maintain competency in apheresis procedures, equipment operation, emergency response, infection prevention, and patient and donor safety practices.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, transfusion…