Circulatory Support Specialist I

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

102d

About The Position

This position will be variable shift, call responsibilities that are shared with other staff. Call will include after hours, weekends and holiday shifts. The Circulatory Support Specialist 1 will provide autologous blood recovery services. They will maintain compliance standards to ensure necessary quality controls for perioperative blood management. Under a Physician or Certified Clinical Perfusionist's supervision, this role will help provide all equipment needed for assist devices. They will also clean and maintain all perfusion-related equipment before procedures.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent required.
• Less than 1 year of hospital perfusion services or related experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or BLS within 30 days.
• General computer skills using Word, Excel, Electronic medical documentation, etc.
• Knowledge of blood recovery and biologic processing devices.
• Knowledge of sterile processing, cleaning, and disinfecting patient care equipment, and appropriate documentation of these tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Health Science preferred.
• PBMT (The Perioperative Blood Management Technologist) Certification preferred.
• Operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides autologous blood recovery and biologic therapy as needed.
• May assist Perfusionists in assembling, operating, and monitoring auto-transfusion.
• Maintains proficiency in operating and maintaining various autologous blood equipment.
• Assists with set up of cardiopulmonary equipment for surgical procedures under supervision.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and equipment.
• Assist with equipment transport and evaluate new equipment or processes.
• Maintains optimal communication, close cooperation, and consultation with Perfusionists and Physicians during delivery of services.
• Maintains appropriate, timely, and accurate documentation including pre-procedure checklist and filing of all records.
• Responsible for completion of quality assurance protocols as established by the perioperative blood management program.
• Implements specific regulatory requirements associated with services provided.
• Responsible for following the BSW Health System and affiliates Hospitals policy.

Benefits

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%.
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more.
• Immediate access to time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED