Director, Aphersis Operations Permanent Los Angeles, CA $125,000-$160,000
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidates/applicants qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
Our client is seeking a Director, Aphersis Operations in Los Angeles, CA.
Role Description
The ideal candidate will have current or prior strong clinical/leadership skills to support, motivate and educate the team. In this new role, you will be responsible to develop and execute the Leukopak business plan in alignment with Sanguines strategic plan. This role will have oversight of approximately 5 FTEs and assist in the upcoming expansion of our donation centers to additional sites and states.
Prior experiences as a Registered Apheresis Nurse is required to direct and guide the team responsible for providing safe and effective patient care during the apheresis process. This includes assessing and monitoring patients, communications, performing apheresis procedures, and ensuring that the equipment and procedures used are in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Skills & Requirements
5+ years of extensive experience leading, managing and motivating teams of nurses/RNs at standalone donor center(s).
5+ years of donor apheresis or therapeutic apheresis experience.
Current California Medical/RN License and Basic Life Support CPR certification.
Maintains continuing education units (CEU) for nursing licensure
Extensive experience performing apheresis platelet, plasma & DRC procedures on Spectra Optia or Amicus devices
Prior nursing experience with research studies or clinical trials involving human subjects is preferred.
Familiar with current regulatory requirements and blood banking and HCT/P regulations and standards.
Excellent venipuncture & IV skills
Strong communication skills
Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and sense of responsibility and urgency at all times
Performs training or arranges for training of staff as needed.
Customer focused, with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain partnerships
Strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to prioritize effectively
Able to serve as a mentor and a resource to team members
Excellent Technology/Computer skills are a must (Google Suite, Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Understanding confidentiality and privacy regulations when working with patients/donors
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
Basic computer skills, including electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office
Background, Drug testing and state of CA immunization requirements for healthcare settings
Ability to work at the Los Angeles, CA
Ability to work Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 5:30pm
Benefits/Other Compensation
PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision
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