Job Information
SSM Health Autotransfusionist in Saint Louis, Missouri
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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
The team at St. Louis University Hospital is proud to be a part of this academic and research institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility. We offer exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! This facility was built from the ground up just a few years ago and is state of the art. If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today!
Job Summary:
Responsible for the operation of autologous blood recovery devices (cell savers) in an operational setting. Also will operate Quality Control (QC) cell saver, Activated Coagulation/Clotting Time (ACT), Blood Gas machines and Thromboelastography (TEG) analyzer.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
Assist in the sets up of extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.
Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices.
Sets up and operates Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) devices.
Sets up and operates Bone Marrow Concentration devices.
Assures that perfusion packs, ecmo and cell saver equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries.
Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies and stocking carts.
Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
- One year experience required
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4414000037 Perfusion
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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