Job Summary
Meet the needs of the Perfusion Department through operation, processing, cleaning, ordering, storing, and testing of supplies and equipment. Provide assistance to Cardiovascular Perfusionist in the operation of the heart-lung machine and other major circulatory support systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning, sterile assembly, disassembly and correct functioning of the Heart-Lung machine, IABP circuit, Abiomed and CPS devices.
- Assure proper cleaning of contaminated equipment and disposal of hazardous waste. Utilize proper safety precautions and adhere to policies of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Accurately record patient data and demographics onto autotransfusion, IABP and other perfusion records for inclusion in the patient's permanent medical record. Record departmental required data.
- Assure proper cleaning of contaminated equipment and disposal of hazardous waste. Utilize proper safety precautions and adhere to policies of Personal Protection Equipment.
- Assemble, via aseptic technique, operate, and disassemble intra-operative blood salvage equipment providing autologous blood and its components for transfusion to the surgical patient following the manufacturers standards and AABB guidelines.
- Advise physician and other clinical staff on the principles of counter-pulsation and its applications to patient care per manufacturers standards.
- Interpret and advise physicians and other clinical staff on the guidelines for collection, processing, and administration of intra-operative salvaged autologous blood products per manufacturers and the AABA standards.
- Perform plasma and platelet sequestration in order to provide autologous management of hemostasis in the surgical patient. Under supervision of a surgeon or anesthesiologist, actively draw from in-dwelling arterial or venous access sites to provide autologus physician directed products.
- Perform plasma/platelet pheresis under direct supervision.
- Operate, assemble, and disassemble intra-aortic balloon pump equipment. Perform troubleshooting to ensure proper operation including but not limited to: clotting, incorrect placement, incorrect timing, ischemia, and obstructions taking necessary corrective action per manufacturers standards. Work in concert with the primary physician to address the troubleshooting actions.
- Advise physicians of irregularities and improper operation of the unit and assist the physician with insertion as needed.
- Assist with retrieval of IABP patients from outlying hospitals, fulfilling policy and procedure guidelines.
- Test, clean and maintain all equipment that passes through the department.
- Interpret and operate the Vascular Blood Flow computer, record the results, and prepare the flow probe for sterilization when complete. Maintain and record the functionality and Quality Control of the device and probes.
- Perform quality control procedures on laboratory instruments in accordance with established guidelines taking corrective action as necessary per manufacturer or Lab Technical Specialist instructions.
- Demonstrate and document competency regarding laboratory policies and procedures as documented in the Vital Functions Laboratory annually.
- Perform moderately complex laboratory analysis including blood gas and elecenterolyte analysis, coagulation analysis, and automated cell counts under the supervision of the VFL Lab Technical Specialist.
- Interpret laboratory results to ensure accuracy and consistency with patient status.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)
The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.
Competency Statement
Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.
Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)
1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
Credentials
- Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire
Work Schedule: Varies
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Memorial Hospital
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Brianna L. Chin [email protected]
