Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities:
The Perfusion Technician works under the supervision of the Cheif CRNA and Lead Perfusioninst and provides comprehensive support for patient care activities; provides support to the OR, primarily performing Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage; assists the operating room with Endoscopy and Anesthesia technical support; sets up flush devices, catheters, transducers, and monitors for hemodynamic monitoring procedures; assists physicians with manipulation, insertion/withdrawal, and administration of catheters into patient's heart chambers; assists Certified Perfusionist in total and patrial cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-aortic Balloon, and autologous blood salvage procedures; checks machines/equipment using checklist and established protocol. Restocks carts; assembles, sets up, and primes extracorporeal circuit using sterile/aseptic techniques, under the direction of Certified Perfusionist; assembles monitoring systemsl assists in initiation, monitoring, and termination of procedures; ensures that salvaged blood is anticoagulated, processed, washed and bagged, following perfusion protocols; performs documentation for each case: patient chart, checklists, statistical information sheets, studies, notification of service records, and other clinical records; assists in transporting patients; cleans and sterilizes used equipment, disposes of refuse, restocks disposable supplies; maintains properly functioning equipment & communicates problems / issues with supervisor; assists in troubleshooting routine GI endoscopy equipment; problem solve equipment problems quickly & efficiently; maintains and assists with operation of endoscope towers and image recording systems to ensure proper documentation of procedures; notifies supervisor of equipment repair needs and helps coordinate necessary repairs with Clinical Engineering; assist nurses or physicians by obtaining supplies during procedures; performs scrub functions and maintains professional growth and development through an ongoing process of formal and informal education;
regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in an Operating Room or GI Laboratory.