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SSM Health Autotransfusionist- Operating Room in Saint Louis, Missouri

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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 or equivalent

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.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4403000037 Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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