It's more than a career, it's a calling.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: Surgery
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
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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: o ur 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.