Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Perfusion Tech in Omaha, Nebraska
Overview
To successfully perform the role, incumbent is responsible for supporting the technical plans of care within the department; will be responsible for operating and monitoring the cell saver and other autologous blood devices during surgical procedures; and, perform other clinical duties assigned such as, but not limited to, open heart support assistance, Point of Care testing, and electronic physiological monitoring.
Responsibilities
Ensures proper operation and monitoring of the autotransfusion equipment during intra-op and post-op where autotransfusion is requested; assists in blood management and conservation for surgical patients.
Responsible for monitoring blood gasses, the adequate anticoagulation of the patient, and other duties as prescribed.
Knowledgeable in procedural preparation, set-up, and has the ability to maintain physiologic pressure monitoring for surgical patients to include arterial lines, swans, and blood administration sets.
Presents thorough completion of required documentation, charting, and monitoring relative to autotransfusion protocols and procedures.
Knowledgeable and/or to become knowledgeable in the varied and available equipment; must have ability to perform autotransfusion functions.
Responsible for selecting appropriate technical equipment in preparation of patient care cases with an ability to describe skills/technique applied when consulting with physicians.
Confidently works alongside physicians in the area of blood management during patient care cases to help them understand related policies/procedures.
To share and promote own professional experience among team members, willingness to work in a team environment, and assist in best practices when orienting new staff.
Pursue continued learning paths, growth opportunities, and self-development relevant to job responsibilities.
Maintain established job skills for position competency.
Qualifications
High school diploma is required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Allied Health Certification preferred;
Perioperative Blood Management Technologist (PBMT) certification preferred.
Experience in cardiovascular monitoring, autologous blood recovery, point of care lab testing;
Previous or current patient care preferred.
Pay Range
$27.70 - $40.17 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.