Perfusion Assistant/HIPEC

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains autologous blood therapy devices and related equipment. Supports the perfusionist in selecting, preparing, operating, and maintaining the heart/lung machine and accessory equipment. Cleans and maintains perfusion equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFUs), performs point-of-care (POC) testing, and assists with clinical and nonclinical tasks in the perfusion department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of previous experience as a perfusion assistant, technical partner, or in an equivalent role.
Less than one year of experience with sterile technique.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of perfusion and surgical equipment.
Ability to properly set up any equipment necessary for a medical procedure.
Interest in learning new skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Medical technology training.
One year of experience with medical equipment.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate autotransfusion and other blood management devices, including preparing anticoagulant solutions for surgical procedures.
Maintain and document quality controls (QCs) for devices according to manufacturer guidelines.
Set up and prime the heart-lung machine and other extracorporeal circuits.
Transport blood samples for laboratory evaluation.
Check and stock operating-room carts with perfusion supplies and instruments.
Assist with perfusion department projects.
Clean and maintain medical equipment, including heater-coolers, according to manufacturer IFUs; dispose of post-procedure waste and keep the perfusion workroom organized and clean.
Document in patient records during procedures.
Assist the perfusion manager with the perfusion call schedule, PTO requests, and other departmental tasks.
Order drugs, cardioplegia solution, and other perfusion department supplies.
Set up, calibrate, and operate electronic monitoring and diagnostic equipment used during surgery and the postoperative period.
Operate POC instruments and perform their QCs according to manufacturer requirements.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Medical and prescription insurance access for colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps