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Ihc Health Services • Murray, UT

289d • $18 - $25

About The Position

Provide Engineering and Research Support for the Intermountain Heart Institute Artificial Heart Program (AHP).

Requirements

• Completion of at least 2 years toward a 4 year degree in Biomechanical/Biomedical-engineering (education will be verified).
• Experience with and working knowledge of computer applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with original research and scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Assists with setting up equipment, switch-out, transport and troubleshooting when necessary both in the hospital and at the patient's home.
• Conducts Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) battery issuance, testing and education.
• Prepares all pumps and scrubs in for implantation and startup.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of cardiovascular physiology for adjusting pump parameters.
• Performs essential communication with implanting surgeon / cardiologist regarding pump function and patient hemodynamics.
• Assists with hospital based trainings, and re-certifications.
• Performs explanted pump analyses.
• Performs NIH stroke assessments.
• Interfaces with industry engineers and clinicians regarding technical concerns.
• Organizes handling of equipment/pump returns.
• Develops and maintains internal and regulatory databases, and assists with quality control data collection, management, and analysis.
• Understands both clinical and technical aspects of circulatory support devices to diagnose problems through alarm codes and conditions.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all implantable and temporary devices used by AHP.
• Fields technical questions and assists in investigation of adverse events and alarm conditions.
• Collects patient data for long-term follow-up.
• Assists with specific projects for field development.
• Works on original research, abstract and manuscript preparation / submission.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Associate degree