Perfusion Technician - Prov Dept. of Anesthesia - Providence

USA Health • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Perfusion Technician provides anesthesia technician support during assigned shifts and perfusion technician support after designated daytime hours, including participation in the perfusion call schedule. The role prepares, stocks, cleans, and maintains anesthesia equipment and work areas; assists anesthesia providers with procedures and perioperative patient care within the technician’s scope of practice; and helps perfusionists prepare, maintain, and turn over cardiopulmonary bypass and related perfusion equipment. The technician supports emergent and after-hours cardiovascular procedures, maintains readiness of equipment and emergency resources, and collaborates with clinical and support departments to promote safe, efficient operations. The position also supports compliance, quality improvement, orientation, and cross-training activities, and performs other duties as assigned. Regular and prompt attendance is required, and the employee must work the defined schedule and overtime as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in an Operating Room or GI Laboratory.
• A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia technician support during assigned shifts.
• Prepares, stocks, cleans, and maintains anesthesia machines, airway equipment, monitors, carts, and supplies.
• Assists anesthesia providers during invasive line placement, airway management, regional anesthesia, and other perioperative patient care activities within the technician scope of practice.
• Assists with advancement and setup activities related to specialized monitoring and invasive catheter procedures as directed by anesthesia providers.
• Monitors supply inventory and notifies appropriate personnel of equipment, supply, or stock needs.
• Maintains anesthesia work areas, equipment, and supplies in a safe, organized, and readily available condition.
• Ensures compliance with departmental standards, infection prevention practices, accreditation requirements, and patient safety initiatives.
• Participates in quality improvement projects, equipment evaluations, and process improvement efforts.
• Provides perfusion technician support after designated daytime hours and participates in the perfusion call schedule.
• Assists perfusionists with setup, maintenance, and turnover of cardiopulmonary bypass and related perfusion equipment.
• Supports emergent and after-hours cardiovascular procedures requiring perfusion services.
• Maintains readiness of perfusion equipment, supplies, and emergency response resources.
• Collaborates with anesthesia, perfusion, nursing, supply chain, biomedical engineering, and other support departments to promote efficient operations and communication.
• Assists with orientation and cross-training activities as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational operations.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements.
• Adheres to current infection control and safety standards.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
• Works the defined schedule and overtime as required.

Benefits

• Employees in a regular position working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) qualify for benefits; specific benefit offerings are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED