Location
Lebanon, NH | United States
Job description
Expedite patient care and room turnover times for the cardiac surgery rooms. Aid Perfusionist with assembly of rotating heart-lung machines with sterile set-up. Manage cell saver machine cleaning, disinfection and maintenance. Performs assigned patient care, as well as a variety of environmental and Supply Chain functions including the operation of cell saver equipment which support patient care activities in the intraoperative period.
- Assist Perfusionist with processes of care of equipment during procedures.
- Prepare supply carts for procedures (fluids, drugs, etc.).
- Set-up, operate, document and takedown of Cell Saver machines.
- Perform ABGs (arterial blood gas) as needed and serve as lab runner.
- Assist with care of equipment issues intra-case.
- Prepare IABP (intra-aortic balloon pump) console, assists with ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
- Perform weekly Quality Assurance/Control on heparin monitoring system.
- Order supplies & medications, and stock carts.
- Assist with both written and electronic documentation and Quality Assurance/Control.
- Periodically outdate and re-order disposable supplies.
- Assist in quarterly cleaning and disinfection of heater/coolers under FDA regulations.
- Maintain all main OR cell saver machines and perfusion pumps including PM (preventive maintenance) coordination with Biomed, outdating supplies, etc.
- Work with Perfusion to provide quarterly in-services to Perioperative Services Technician cell saver operation.
- Cleaning all Perfusion space and equipment.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- High school diploma
- 1 year of health care experience preferred
- Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and coordinate work in a high stress environment (which involves responding to emergency situations and tight schedules) required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- BLS Certification within four (4) weeks of hire date
- Credentialing as a Cell Saver operator required within 3 months.
- Currently registered in the state of New Hampshire as a Medical Technician.
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