Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: Why Choose Us? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: Provide clinical apheresis procedures in variable locations, including inpatient and outpatient areas. Perform clinical apheresis procedures as needed in emergencies to include after-hours weekends and holidays. These procedures include Leukopaks and Dendreon Collections. Demonstrate excellence in customer service and public relations to promote a positive professional image of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services. Works independently with attention to detail and possesses the necessary knowledge of all aspects of daily operations. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD: Perform all phases of therapeutic apheresis procedures ensuring safe and appropriate care of the patient. Report patient status relative to therapeutic apheresis, prior to and during procedures, including blood test results and other clinically significant procedures. Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with all ARC departmental and organizational standard operating procedures, policies, practices, and regulations. Explain, as needed, clinical apheresis procedures to patients and their families and other attending healthcare professionals. Coordinate closely with hospital staff at a variety of hospitals to arrange therapeutic apheresis treatments and coordinate apheresis with other procedures as necessary. Evaluate patient medication for the safety of the apheresis procedure. Represent the American Red Cross to the community and internal customers by establishing and promoting a positive organizational and professional image. Complete necessary training and demonstrate competency to perform each job function. Assemble, restock, perform quality control, and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment. f appropriate, operate American Red Cross vehicles in compliance with all applicable regulations. Perform other duties as necessary. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: A minimum of one year of experience in medical/surgical or critical care nursing is required. Current CPR certification. Good vein selection and venipuncture skills are essential. Good verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families, and physicians. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are preferred. Must be able to work independently, provide quality patient care, problem solve, and take appropriate actions as necessary. A current valid driver's license and good driving record are required. Medical Technologist, or Licensed Practical Nurse depending on the requirements of state legislation, and with current state licensure as required. WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: Previous apheresis or dialysis experience is preferred. BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learning. Medical, Dental Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO Holidays 401K with 5% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, we invite you to join us - where your career is a force for good. The American Red Cross is committed to excellence in service through diversity and inclusion. You will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. We celebrate the distinct differences that make us unique, and we foster work environments that recognize the diverse needs of our people. We need people who want to contribute their individual talents to help their neighbors locally, across the country, and around the world. As a leading humanitarian organization in the nation, the American Red Cross embeds principles of diversity and inclusion in all we do to fulfill our mission in a manner that is culturally competent and that deeply values and respects all humankind.