Cell Therapy and Transplant (CTT) Specialist - Bone Marrow Transplant
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Cell Therapy and Transplant (CTT) Specialist develops, validates, implements, and executes the procedures required for processing, cryopreservation, distribution, and infusion of human stem cells for transplantation.
The CTT Specialists develops SOPs in accordance to governing and accrediting bodies. The CTT Specialist assists in the surgical retrieval of bone marrow stem cells in an operating room environment by completing required documentation including requisitions for testing and communicating results between the lab and physicians, performing calculations to be verified by physicians, and proper labeling and packaging of the product for transport. The CTT Specialist also independently completes processing, preservation and subsequent infusion of bone marrow/peripheral blood stem cells from living donors. Responsible for maintaining the quality and viability of human cells while in possession of CTT Specialist. The CTT Specialist is a specialized leadership role requiring excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. The CTT Specialist is accountable and responsible for ensuring the quality, safety and successful completion of all CTT related activities.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
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Bachelor of Science Degree
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Two years of previous related job experience required
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AABB Foundations of Cell Therapy considered an asset
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Employees are responsible to access training, education and awareness of safety (occupational health safety and patient safety, PHIA agreement), annually
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Ability to write advanced Scientific and Technical documents (i.e. abstracts, research papers, Standards of Practice)
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Peri-operative aseptic and surgical scrub techniques (annual re-certification), PPE knowledge
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Theoretical and Practical Surgical training for living bone marrow harvests
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Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
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Program Development and coordination skills
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Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills
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Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$32.55 - $38.94 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Cell Therapy and Transplant (CTT) Specialist - Bone Marrow Transplant
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Cell Therapy and Transplant (CTT) Specialist develops, validates, implements, and executes the procedures required for processing, cryopreservation, distribution, and infusion of human stem cells for transplantation.
The CTT Specialists develops SOPs in accordance to governing and accrediting bodies. The CTT Specialist assists in the surgical retrieval of bone marrow stem cells in an operating room environment by completing required documentation including requisitions for testing and communicating results between the lab and physicians, performing calculations to be verified by physicians, and proper labeling and packaging of the product for transport. The CTT Specialist also independently completes processing, preservation and subsequent infusion of bone marrow/peripheral blood stem cells from living donors. Responsible for maintaining the quality and viability of human cells while in possession of CTT Specialist. The CTT Specialist is a specialized leadership role requiring excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. The CTT Specialist is accountable and responsible for ensuring the quality, safety and successful completion of all CTT related activities.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
-
Bachelor of Science Degree
-
Two years of previous related job experience required
-
AABB Foundations of Cell Therapy considered an asset
-
Employees are responsible to access training, education and awareness of safety (occupational health safety and patient safety, PHIA agreement), annually
-
Ability to write advanced Scientific and Technical documents (i.e. abstracts, research papers, Standards of Practice)
-
Peri-operative aseptic and surgical scrub techniques (annual re-certification), PPE knowledge
-
Theoretical and Practical Surgical training for living bone marrow harvests
-
Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
-
Program Development and coordination skills
-
Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills
-
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$32.55 - $38.94 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations