Clinical Services Specialist (PACS Specialist) Dedham, MA/en-US/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Dedham-MA/Clinical-Services-Specialist--PACS-Specialist-_RC24530/apply Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Crossnbsp; you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.nbsp; Are you ready to be part ofnbsp; the world's largest humanitarian network? nbsp; Job Description: As one of the nations 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. We provide almost half of the nations blood supply, as well as humanitarian relief at home and abroad. nbsp;We turn compassion into action through the care we provide our blood donors, and the spirit of service we share with our colleagues. Learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have in their communities in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg3XJCA8RQ0 If you share our passion for helping people, then join us in this excellent career opportunity. Responsible for performing Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) services according to American Red Cross policies and procedures, including safety policies. Responsible for demonstrating excellence in customer service, promoting a positive, professional image of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services. Assists with routine departmental tasks as directed. nbsp; Job Description 1. Transports and operates PACS equipment and performs specified salvage procedures which may include Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) sequestration. 2. Assesses patient/surgical procedure for suitability for PACS. 3. Monitors blood loss, assesses appropriate time for washing of salvaged blood, and communicates to anesthesia and/or nursing staff the blood volume processed and available to be returned to patient. Maintains knowledge of steps of applicable surgical procedures. Notifies surgeon and/or anesthesiologist in charge if problems occur with the procedure. 4. Maintains accurate, complete and legible records pertaining to the patient and the PACS or Platelet Rich Plasmac (PRP) procedure. Labels for reinfusion the autologous product, as appropriate. 5. Removes disposable and cleans equipment at end of the procedure. Ensures that necessary equipment and disposable are available for the next cell salvage procedure. 6. Reports and removes defective equipment from operation. Assists supervisor in assuring equipment is maintained and adequate supplies are stocked. 7. Reports incidents and adverse reactions and completes appropriate paperwork. 8. Collects samples of the salvaged blood product for quality assurance purposes. 9. Supports Supervisor in review of department paperwork and monthly reports. May assist in training new staff. 10. May assume designee duties at direction of Supervisor/ Medical Director. These duties may include but are not limited to: retrieval and confirmation of requests for service, scheduling and assigning cases, and coordinating the importing of operators from other ARC facilities. Qualifications Job knowledge equivalent to that gained through the completion of an Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience as determined by the PACS Program Physician required. Minimum one year experience in the health care or blood banking industry required. Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills and attention to detail required. Ability to work independently, react quickly and work effectively in a surgical setting required. Familiar with basic aseptic technique preferred. Demonstrated technical skills; ability to operate medical equipment required. Must be willing to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities May be required to have own vehicle, a valid and current drivers license and insurance and a good driving record. Retain a current CPR certification (If employee does not have current CPR certification, the individual may be allowed into the program, but CPR certification must be obtained within six weeks). Apply now!nbsp; 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employees professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here:nbsp;nbsp;Summary of Rightsnbsp; Apply now!nbsp; 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employees professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here:nbsp;nbsp;Summary of Rightsnbsp; Posted YesterdayFull timeRC24530 As one of the nations 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. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. At the American Red Cross, you will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. We need people who want to contribute their individual talents to help their neighbors locally, across the country, and around the world. Whether youre a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, join us in for a rewarding and challenging career opportunity that support our mission.