Autotransfusionist

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

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

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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