Circulatory Support Spec 2
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe Circulatory Support Specialist 2 assists
perfusionists with routine and complex procedures before, during
and after cardiovascular surgical procedures. Provides autologous
blood recovery services, prepares devices per protocols; ensures
devices are working properly at completion of cases and duration of
patient's need. Accompanies patients being transported within
hospital to ensure that an assist device is functioning properly.
Answers and provides troubleshooting for questions and concerns
regarding mechanical devices.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Provides autologous blood recovery and biologic therapy as required
and may assist Perfusionists in the assembly, operation and
monitoring of auto-transfusion. Assists with set up of
cardiopulmonary equipment and provides VAD equipment and performs
non-sterile aspects of back table preparation of mechanical assist
device intraoperative.Monitors circulatory assist device and
patient while transporting patients to various hospital areas such
as OR, radiology, physical therapy (other than ECMO).Provides and
performs all aspects of circulatory support machinery maintenance,
inventory, repair, and cleaning prior to procedures. Reports any
major issues to Biomedical Engineering. Promotes individual
professional growth and development by meeting requirements for
mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports
department-based goals which contribute to the success of the
organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less
experienced staff. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director
of Perfusion and/or designee. Maintains optimal communication,
close cooperation, and consultation with Perfusionists and
Physicians during delivery of services.Maintains appropriate,
timely, and accurate documentation including pre-procedure
checklist and filing of all records.Responsible for completion of
quality assurance protocols as established by the perioperative
blood management program.Implements specific regulatory
requirements associated with services provided.Responsible for
adherence to the BSW Health System and affiliates, Hospital's
policy outlining the care, maintenance, culturing, documentation,
and reporting related to the equipment used by the perfusion
department.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS1 year of related hospital perfusion
services or related manufacturer experience, and/or demonstrates
equivalent proficiencies. Operating room experience preferred.
General computer skills using Word, Excel, Electronic medical
documentation, etc. Knowledge of blood recovery and biologic
processing devices. Educational or work history in clinical
bio-engineering, circulatory support, perfusionist or EMT
preferred. Experience as a Circulatory Support Specialist
preferred. Associates Degree in Health Science preferred. Knowledge
of sterile processing, cleaning, and disinfecting patient care
equipment, and appropriate documentation of these tasks.BENEFITSOur
competitive benefits package includes the following- Immediate
eligibility for health and welfare benefits- 401(k) savings plan
with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition Reimbursement- PTO
accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position
type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION - Assoc or Equiv
Experience- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience-
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - - - - - - - -Basic Life
Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days. - - - - - - -Periop Blood
Mgmt Technolgist (PBMT): Perioperative Blood Management
Technologist Certification issued by IBBM.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple , Circulatory Support Spec 2, Other , Temple, Texas
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