Perfusion Assistant - Vancouver, WA

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Assists certified Perfusionists in all aspects of care rendered, consistent with hospital specific and SpecialtyCare policies and procedures. Provides patient care through autotranfusion and other patient care services for cardiac and non-cardiac surgical procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Open heart surgery support assistance under the direct supervision of a Certified Clinical Perfusionist, the Cardiovascular Surgeon and / or Anesthesiologist :

Chart on the patient's cardiopulmonary bypass clinical record any monitoring values, event descriptions or laboratory test results

Set up the autotransfusion and or platelet rich plasma equipment

Gather equipment and disposables needed to place a patient on an intra-aortic balloon pump.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Experience :

SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.