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Autotransfusionist
Summary
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the operation of autologous blood recovery devices (cell savers) in an operational setting. Also will operate Quality Control (QC) cell saver, Activated Coagulation/Clotting Time (ACT), Blood Gas machines and Thromboelastography (TEG) analyzer.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
+ Assist in the sets up of extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.
+ Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices.
+ Sets up and operates Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) devices.
+ Sets up and operates Bone Marrow Concentration devices.
+ Assures that perfusion packs, ecmo and cell saver equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries.
+ Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies and stocking carts.
+ Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures.
+ Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
+ High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
+ One year experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ Constant standing and walking.
+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
+ Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
+ Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
+ Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
+ Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
+ Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
+ Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
+ Rare driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
+ Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4403000037 Surgery
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
_SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law._ Read our notice of non-discrimination (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)
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