About this role
Number of Positions In Requisition
1


Job Details
Operates and maintains autologous blood therapy devices and other related equipment. Supports the perfusionist's responsibilities in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of the heart/lung machine and accessory equipment. Cleans and maintains perfusion equipment according to manufacturer's IFU. Performs POC testing and assists in clinical and non clinical tasks in the perfusion department.
Job Description
Summary
Operates and maintains autologous blood therapy devices and other related equipment. Supports the perfusionist's responsibilities in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of the heart/lung machine and accessory equipment. Cleans and maintains perfusion equipment according to manufacturer's IFU. Performs POC testing and assists in clinical and non clinical tasks in the perfusion department.
Job Duties
- Sets-up and operates the autotransfusion and other blood management devices including preparation of anticoagulant solutions for surgical procedures. Maintains and documents QCs of such devices according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Sets-up and primes the heart lung machine and other extracorporeal circuits.
- Transports blood samples for laboratory evaluation.
- Checks and stocks the OR carts with perfusion supplies and instruments for the procedures.
- Assists in perfusion department projects.
- Cleans and maintains medical equipment including heater coolers according to manufacturer's IFUs. Disposes of waste after procedures and keeps the perfusion work room organized and clean.
- Documents in-patient's records during procedure.
- Assists the perfusion manager with the perfusion call schedule/PTO requests and other departmental tasks.
- Orders drugs, cardioplegia solution, and other supplies for the perfusion department.
- Sets-up, calibrates, and operates electronic monitoring and diagnostic equipment used during surgery and post operative period. Operates POC instruments and performs QCs for the POC instruments according to manufacturer's requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year Previous experience as a perfusion assistant, technical partner, or equivalent role and
- Less than 1 year Experience with sterile technique
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of perfusion/surgical equipment.
- Must be able to properly set up any and all equipment necessary for medical procedure.
- Passionate about learning new skills.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical technology training
- 1 year Experience with medical equipment
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Primary Location Address
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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