Perfusion Assistant - Atrium Health CMC Main FT
About The Position
Assists the Certified/Licensed Perfusionist with total and partial cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) autologous blood salvage and platelet pheresis and platelet gel procedures. Assembles, sets up and primes extracorporeal circuit using sterile/aseptic techniques, under the direction of the Certified/Licensed Perfusionist. Initiates monitoring and termination of procedures, following perfusion protocols, initiates balloon pumping for IAB procedures and ensures correct timing of balloon inflation/deflation. Ensures that salvaged blood is anticoagulated., processed, washed and bagged. Performs documentation for each case including patient chart, checklists, statistical information sheets, studies notification of service records and other clinical records. Cleans and sterilizes used equipment and restocks disposable supplies. Monitors equipment malfunctions and arranges for service and repair. Performs quality controls on all point-of care testing devices and records results per standard operating procedures and guidelines.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Should exhibit effective oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- 1 yr experience in an operating room preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Certified/Licensed Perfusionist with total and partial cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), Intra-Aortic Balloon (IAB) autologous blood salvage and platelet pheresis and platelet gel procedures.
- Assembles, sets up and primes extracorporeal circuit using sterile/aseptic techniques, under the direction of the Certified/Licensed Perfusionist.
- Initiates monitoring and termination of procedures, following perfusion protocols, initiates balloon pumping for IAB procedures and ensures correct timing of balloon inflation/deflation.
- Ensures that salvaged blood is anticoagulated., processed, washed and bagged.
- Performs documentation for each case including patient chart, checklists, statistical information sheets, studies notification of service records and other clinical records.
- Cleans and sterilizes used equipment and restocks disposable supplies.
- Monitors equipment malfunctions and arranges for service and repair.
- Performs quality controls on all point-of care testing devices and records results per standard operating procedures and guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
