Clinical Technician - Autotransfusion (Perfusion)

SpecialtyCare Associate Referral Program•Torrance, CA

About The Position

Assists certified Perfusionists with patient care and related services in accordance with hospital-specific and SpecialtyCare policies and procedures. Provides autotransfusion and other patient care services for cardiac and non-cardiac surgical procedures. The role also supports open-heart procedures, platelet-rich plasma processing, intra-aortic balloon pump procedures, physiological monitoring, laboratory services, equipment and supply readiness, documentation, and quality improvement activities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of certified clinical perfusionists and, as applicable, physicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Previous experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

Support open-heart surgery under the direct supervision of a Certified Clinical Perfusionist, Cardiovascular Surgeon, and/or Anesthesiologist.
Record monitoring values, event descriptions, and laboratory test results in the patient’s cardiopulmonary bypass clinical record.
Transport blood samples for laboratory evaluation and obtain supplies, equipment, and ordered blood products during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
Set up and prime extracorporeal circuits under the supervision of a Certified Clinical Perfusionist.
Clean equipment according to manufacturer instructions and SpecialtyCare policy.
Set up autotransfusion and platelet-rich plasma equipment for applicable procedures.
Prepare anticoagulation solution, process the patient’s shed blood per protocol, and return processed blood to the anesthesia provider.
Prepare platelet-rich plasma according to protocol.
Gather equipment and disposables for patients requiring an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP).
Prime the IABP pressure-transducer tubing circuit, including preparing anticoagulation solution for the transducer flush device.
Set up the IABP according to protocol and assist with transportation of patients requiring continuous IABP augmentation.
Monitor the IABP, including adjusting timing, interpreting arterial pressure waveforms during augmentation, and acquiring ECGs for IABP operation.
Document IABP status according to policy.
Perform electronic physiological monitoring and manage laboratory services and laboratory-analysis equipment.
Read, understand, and implement applicable policies and procedure guidelines.
Collect and report quality-indicator data and participate in quality improvement.
Complete required documentation according to customer, SpecialtyCare, and/or regional protocols.
Notify appropriate people or departments of problems with equipment or personnel according to SpecialtyCare protocols and policies.
Clean equipment after each case, prepare it for the next case, and dispose of refuse appropriately.
Inform appropriate individuals about inventory levels, equipment condition, and general needs.
Assist physicians, perfusionists, and other clinical staff as requested.
Ensure supplies are ordered, stocked, and available as needed.
Establish and maintain procedures for communicating and documenting potential or actual equipment problems to the clinical team.
May participate in hospital quality committees, present data to committees and surgeons at least quarterly, and support procedures outside core service-line duties through cross-training and in-services.
Demonstrate SpecialtyCare values of Integrity, Teamwork, Sense of Urgency, and Continuous Improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.