Apheresis Tech II

At RWJBarnabas Health, Apheresis Technician II professionals become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. This Apheresis Technician II role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

As an Apheresis Technician II, you will play a critical role in providing safe, high-quality therapeutic apheresis procedures and supporting blood component collection. You will independently operate and troubleshoot specialized apheresis equipment, monitor patients throughout treatment, obtain vascular access within scope of practice, respond to procedure-related complications, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, laboratory professionals, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Apheresis Technician II is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the patients and communities we serve.

A typical day for an Apheresis Technician II may include:

• Perform therapeutic apheresis procedures including therapeutic plasma exchange, red blood cell exchange, plateletpheresis, leukapheresis, and other therapeutic or collection procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Independently set up, operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain apheresis equipment to ensure safe and effective patient treatments.
• Verify patient identity, physician orders, informed consent, and procedure requirements prior to initiating treatment.
• Obtain peripheral vascular access and assist with the management of vascular access devices in accordance with organizational policies and scope of practice.
• Continuously monitor patient vital signs and clinical status throughout procedures and promptly recognize and escalate changes in patient condition.
• Identify, respond to, and assist in managing procedure-related complications or adverse reactions under the direction of the supervising physician or registered nurse.
• Collect, process, and handle blood components in accordance with established protocols, AABB standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, patient assessments, equipment maintenance, and clinical interventions within the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Perform quality control and routine maintenance on apheresis equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer recommendations and regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention practices, patient safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, blood bank personnel, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and procedural scheduling.
• Assist with inventory management by maintaining adequate supplies, disposables, and equipment necessary for uninterrupted operations.
• Support orientation, training, and mentoring of new staff members as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, competency assessments, continuing education, and departmental projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment while supporting exceptional patient care.

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, professional communication defines how you collaborate with physicians, nurses, laboratory professionals, and fellow caregivers.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong clinical judgment guide every patient interaction.
• You remain organized and adaptable while managing multiple procedures in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Patient safety, compassion, and exceptional clinical care are your highest priorities.
• You enjoy working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.
• Continuous learning, quality improvement, and staying current with advances in apheresis practice motivate you.
• You take pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, patient safety, and clinical excellence.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Clinical Apheresis (CCA) through BONENT required, or eligibility to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing therapeutic apheresis, dialysis, transfusion services, phlebotomy, or comparable procedural patient care in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in therapeutic apheresis procedures and operation of apheresis equipment.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of blood component collection, processing, and transfusion medicine practices.
• Experience obtaining peripheral vascular access and managing vascular access devices preferred.
• Working knowledge of AABB standards, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements governing apheresis services.
• Proficiency using Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation systems.
• Strong critical thinking, patient assessment, problem-solving, and organizational skills.