About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Pheresis Technician
Job Summary: Under general supervision, prepares patient/donor and equipment for transfusion of blood products or pheresis and related special procedures. Operates apheresis equipment under supervision of Registered Nurse; monitors patient/donor condition during procedures and reports aberration to Registered Nurse. Disconnects patient/donor from machines following established procedures. Records relevant data; processes patient chart; enters patient charges. Cleans and maintains related equipment and orders expendable supplies as necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patient and/or donor for pheresis by taking and recording patient's vital signs, obtaining pre-procedure blood samples when necessary and connecting the patient/donor to equipment via peripheral catheter.
- Operates apheresis equipment under supervision of Registered Nurse; Monitors patient condition during pheresis and/or special procedures by noting patient symptoms, reactions and vital signs. Reports abnormalities to Registered Nurse.
- Disconnects patient/donor from machine, takes and records vital signs and documents treatment given. Obtains post-procedure blood sample.
- Process charts and patient charges. Prepares documents to facilitate patient admission. Operates online terminal to enter and retrieve patient information. Maintains unit records and equipment logs.
- Cleans and maintains pheresis and related equipment according to policy. Prepares equipment necessary for procedures. Orders and stocks expendable supplies used for general maintenance of unit.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months basis patient care work experience in hospital setting or equivalent.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
