• Autotransfusionist Part Time

    SSM Health (St. Louis, MO)


    It's more than a career, it's a calling

     

    MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Job Highlights:

    • Department: Perfusion

    • Schedule:​ 20 hours Option: 2-10's Tues & Thur, or 2-8's Tues & Thurs plus 4 hours on Monday.

    • Pay Range starts at: $19/hour Daily pay available!

    • Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

    • Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

     

    Requirements: 1 year of autotransfusionist experience.

     

    Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today!

    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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