Perfusion Assistant - Adult - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Perfusionist. The Perfusionist Assistant is responsible for autologous cell salvage and infusion of blood products for patients requiring cardiac or transplant surgery, as well as any other specialty as requested by the operating surgical team. Assists perfusionists as required during CPB and ECMO. Checks and transfuses blood products as requested by the surgery team during surgery. Essential Job functions Perfusion Assistant Assists perfusionist with selection, setup and priming of extracorporeal circuits, including but not limited to ECMO, CPB, HIPEC, Veno- veno . Verifies blood products with the perfusionist and assists with trouble shooting as needed. Selection and a ssembly of appropriate cell salvage equipment Selects and assembles appropriate cell salvage equipment according to the preference of the requesting physician, as well as patient characteristics. Operation of cell salvage and blood infusion equipment Operates appropriate cell salvage equipment while following current AABB guidelines . Operates blood infusion device at the request of attending surgeon or anesthesiologist in concordance with department policy. Blood Product Transfusion On the order of the attending physician, must be able to appropriately check blood products with a 2 nd qualified clinician and safely administer . Must be able to obtain blood products from the blood bank or blood gas lab. Other duties Shares 24-hour call responsibility with other teammates to ensure continuous coverage . Must respond promptly when paged or called. Keeps accurate records for each assigned case . Verifies correct charges . Assists perfusionist with charting during extracorporeal support Assists with and sets-up equipment to ensure proper placement and preparation of devices in O.R. Evaluates new equipment prior to clinical use . Participates in development and testing of new techniques . Follows departmental policies and procedures . Attend s staff meetings and participates in designated committees and special projects. Maintains competencies for all devices used as well as blood product transfusion . Manages and maintains QC-records and protocols on autotransfusion devices. Clean s , and inspect s equipment to ensure devices are in working order. Perfor ms routine maintenance and repairs and/or arranges services. Monitor s equipment availability and providing substitutions as needed for scheduled surgical cases. Identifies and reports sub-optimal performance of equipment to the appropriate persons . Monitor s supply usage and initiat es reorders according to established par levels in all assigned areas. Other duties as assigned Patient Population: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in a health-related field
Minimum of one year experience in a clinical setting
Must attain PBMT certification within the first 24 months of employment
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs)
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)
Crawling
Bending
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
Use of Latex Gloves
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Strong recall
Reasoning
Problem solving
Hearing
Speak clearly
Write legibly
Reading
Logical Thinking
Fast-paced environment
Able to handle multiple priorities
Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

Certified or eligible to sit for the Perioperative Blood Management Technologist (PBMT) exam
Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Assists perfusionist with selection, setup and priming of extracorporeal circuits, including but not limited to ECMO, CPB, HIPEC, Veno- veno
Verifies blood products with the perfusionist and assists with trouble shooting as needed
Selects and assembles appropriate cell salvage equipment according to the preference of the requesting physician, as well as patient characteristics
Operates appropriate cell salvage equipment while following current AABB guidelines
Operates blood infusion device at the request of attending surgeon or anesthesiologist in concordance with department policy
Appropriately check blood products with a 2 nd qualified clinician and safely administer
Obtain blood products from the blood bank or blood gas lab
Shares 24-hour call responsibility with other teammates to ensure continuous coverage
Keeps accurate records for each assigned case
Verifies correct charges
Assists perfusionist with charting during extracorporeal support
Assists with and sets-up equipment to ensure proper placement and preparation of devices in O.R
Evaluates new equipment prior to clinical use
Participates in development and testing of new techniques
Follows departmental policies and procedures
Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committees and special projects
Maintains competencies for all devices used as well as blood product transfusion
Manages and maintains QC-records and protocols on autotransfusion devices
Cleans, and inspects equipment to ensure devices are in working order
Performs routine maintenance and repairs and/or arranges services
Monitors equipment availability and providing substitutions as needed for scheduled surgical cases
Identifies and reports sub-optimal performance of equipment to the appropriate persons
Monitors supply usage and initiates reorders according to established par levels in all assigned areas
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.