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Work for a Recognized Leader!
The American Red Cross Central Ohio Blood Services Region based in
Columbus, Ohio, an equal opportunity employer, seeks cheerful,
dedicated,
self-motivated professionals with a great work ethic who are committed
to doing everything right the first time. The nature of our business is
detail-oriented and fast-paced because we are in the business of
savings lives. We offer competitive wages and great benefits including
medical, dental, and life insurance, long-term disability, credit
union, retirement, tuition assistance, and much more!
Employment Opportunities effective Jan. 2, 2009
Send cover letter and resume to: brcolumbushr@usa.redcross.org Fax:
614-253-6769 Primary Therapeutic Registered Nurse (Grade 10 Non-Exempt) Provide
therapeutic aphaeresis services under the direction of an attending
physician in a hospital or outpatient setting. These therapeutic
apheresis services shall include but not be limited to: Plasma
Exchange, Red Blood Cell Exchange, Platelet Reduction, and White Blood
Cell Reduction. Services also include Product Collection using an
automated system. Complies with safety policies and procedures in the
work area and uses applicable protective equipment at all times to
prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids. Works
independently with attention to detail and possesses full knowledge of
all aspects of daily operations and disease process. Major
Responsibilities: Knowledge of blood collection and reinfusion of
compatible replacement fluids and/or blood components; Before
performance of apheresis services, consult with patient’s attending
physician to determine the medical necessity, type and frequency of the
requested procedure, and to schedule a time or times, and place to
perform requested apheresis procedures; Ensure these request for
apheresis services are approved by an American Red Cross Physician;
Obtain written informed consent from the patient (or responsible
guardian or parent) prior to beginning the series of apheresis
procedures and place the consent form in the patient's chart; Maintain
patient confidentiality; Knowledge of phlebotomy and central lines and
their care; Monitor patient and report any progress and/or
complications to the patients attending physician and keep ARC
physician informed; Upon the completion of each apheresis procedure,
document and place on the patient’s chart a record of apheresis
services performed including replacement solutions administered, fluid
balance, medications given, adverse reactions if any, vital signs and
type of venous access used; Shall be responsible for equipment,
supplies, and disposable for the performance of apheresis procedures.
Maintain proper equipment maintenance (weekly QC, preventative
maintenance, or corrective maintenance) and documentation (Maximo and
QC forms); Able to educate the patient, family, and other attending
health care professionals on the procedure and its benefit to the
patient's disease process.
Recruiter:
Jesse
Stock
Location:
Columbus
Open until filled
Collections Technician II (Grade 4) Full-Time (7 Openings)-
Conduct health history interviews, and provides donor care during the
collection of blood units. Demonstrate excellence in customer
service and public relations to promote a positive, professional image
of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services. Work independently
with attention to detail and full knowledge of all aspects of the daily
collection operation. Perform all phases of blood collection (may
include allogeneic, directed, plasma, pheresis, apheresis, stem cell,
autologous) and donor care according to BSDs, ARCBS directives, the
Code of Federal Regulations and local policies and procedures to ensure
safe product and optimum donor experience. Recruit donors for
future donations. High school diploma or equivalent
required. Medical assistant or phlebotomy training, documented
satisfactory performance as Collections Technician I, or the equivalent
experience is required. Customer service experience, effective
verbal communication, and public relations skills are preferred.
A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
Recruiter: Jesse Stock Location: 2 NW, 1 SE, 1 Fixed, 3 Central Open until filled
Technical Assistant II (Grade 4) Full-Time (1 Openings) -
Manufacture, process, label, store and perform quality control on blood
products including, but not limited to, whole blood platelets, plasma,
red blood cells, non-standard blood products and saline washed red
blood cells and frozen and deglycerolized red cells. Meet the
quality and quantity production goals established by the
department. May perform sample tube management. Operate,
maintain and perform quality control and/or validation on laboratory
equipment. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies.
Minimum one year of college studies or technical training in science or
medical technology or the equivalent is preferred.
Recruiter: Jesse Stock Location: Columbus Open until filled
Telerecruiter (Grade 2) Part-Time not benefit eligible (1 Openings)-
Recruit prospective blood donors from a variety of sources by phoning
individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, churches and
schools. Contact previous, special, apheresis or whole blood
donors to increase the frequency of donations and increase the number
of donors at fixed sites or mobile unit blood drives to meet the
collections goals. Positively impact the quality of service to
donors and groups, increasing the availability of blood products.
Coordinate reminder calls, follow-up, logging of data, maintenance of
records and special projects to achieve established goals. High
school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum one year of
telephone and customer service or telemarketing experience is
preferred. Computer experience, excellent customer service and
problem-solving skills required. Effective verbal communication
skills, the ability to work with potentially difficult customers, and
work in a fast paced environment is required.
Recruiter: Jesse Stock Location: Columbus Hours: 2 Evenings and 1 Weekend day
Assistant Collections (Grade 1) Full-Time (1 Opening)-
Provide support to the collection staff by performing set-up
activities, registration, pre-check, packing, sealing, temperatures,
reaction care, discontinuing blood collections or escorting and
labeling on donors at blood collections. Perform all duties and
responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures,
Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), regulations outlined
in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable Federal, state and
local regulations. POSITION ADDENDUM Ninety Day Temporary Job
Duties Approximately 8 hours per week minimum (possibly more
depending on work load and availability), assisting the Fixed Sites of
the American Red Cross Blood Services Central Ohio Region with various
communications, public relations, and recruitment needs. This
will include, but not be limited to identifying, developing and
implementing creative strategies to attract potential fixed site blood
drive sponsors and feeder groups for existing drives or donors for
special collection programs deemed necessary at the donation stations.
Develop a working knowledge of the community we serve, the demographics
and organizations. Apply that knowledge to all aspects of
servicing the fixed sites through expansion of the program.
Recruiter: Jesse Stock Location: Columbus Open until filled
Laboratory Technologist II (Grade 8) FT- Shift Thursday – Monday 1pm to 9pm (2 Openings)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performing and
testing on blood products and maintenance of related equipment;
performing high complexity manufacturing procedures; consulting and
communicating with hospital transfusion facility staff and National
Headquarters staff when necessary to resolve problems; participating in
validation of hardware, software, instrumentation, test kits, and
procedures; assuming supervisory functions such as record review,
ordering supplies, and training. Two years of laboratory
experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Science
preferred. Staff who are career pathing are encouraged apply.
Recruiter: Jesse Stock Location: Columbus Open until filled
Donor Recruitment Representative (Grade 7) Full-Time (2 Openings) – NW and Marketing
Develop strategies for attracting and retaining bloodmobile
sponsors. Provide continual support to donor group sponsors,
including training. Coordinate activities with personnel to
ensure a positive donor experience and smooth, efficient
operations. Bachelor’s degree in marketing/sales, communications
or equivalent job experience required. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills required. Two years related
experience with direct sales required.
Recruiter: Jesse Stock Location: Columbus Open until filled
Hospital Services Courier (Grade 2) Full-Time - Shift
Available: Monday- Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm, Provide for the
delivery and return of blood products and materials to internal and
external customers. Prepare for deliveries by verifying orders,
loading vehicles and maintaining route supply inventory to ensure
prompt delivery of products to customers. High school diploma or
equivalent preferred. No minimum work experience required.
Previous experience with a messenger service or trucking company
desired. Must have valid driver’s license.
Recruiter: Jesse Stock Location: Columbus Open until filled
Mobile Unit Assistant II – CDL and Non-CDL (Grade 4) FT - Drive
a variety of vehicles to transport required supplies, equipment, blood
products and samples, as well as staff when needed, to and from mobile
sites in a safe and legal manner. Manage temporary storage and
packing of whole blood and sample tubes at collection site to assure
the safety of the blood product. Operate vehicles in a safe manner in
compliance with DOT Regulations. Load and unload vehicles. High school
diploma or equivalent is required. Current CDL (CDL position only) Ohio
driver’s license and good driving record is required. Effective
verbal communication and public relations skills are required.
Please
note that the review process takes 3 to 4 weeks, at which
time you will be notified of the outcome. Resumes are only accepted for
open positions.
We
are an equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/V/D
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