"Alerted.org

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.

Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Perfusion Technician supports the clinical perfusionist and department in non-patient care responsibilities, including oversight of disposable inventory, cleaning/ organizing/ maintenance of equipment, communicating with biomedical and other hospital staff, assisting in transport of patients, and other ancillary duties. They become familiar with common non-clinical issues concerning locating and obtaining supplies and equipment, wayfinding, personnel, and act in support of the perfusionist's clinical duties so that the CCP may focus on patient care and professional responsibilities.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

+ Assists with training of new staff.

+ Assures the prudent use of resources and efficiently maintains inventory.

+ Follows Hospital Safety and Infection Prevention policy and guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees.

+ Maintains professional behavior and appearance.

+ Maintains professional self-development by participating in educational opportunities available both internally and externally.

+ Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems for shift work activity. Reports any discrepancies or unusual activity to the Acting Lead Perfusionist.

+ Participates in and complies with departmental and institutional regulatory requirements, policy and procedure pertaining to quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance. Actively participates in quality improvement issues with appropriate monitoring and documentation.

+ Participates in Hospital Departmental Committees and Task Forces as requested.

+ Performs duties by following the policy and procedures of the hospital and the Perfusion-ECMO department. Works collaboratively with peers to achieve department’s goals and organization’s vision.

+ Performs technical tasks while conforming to standard procedures and methods used to clean, assemble, transport and store perfusion-ECMO equipment.

+ Prepares assigned shift work report of activity and appraises Acting Lead Perfusionist of issues and needs.

+ Promotes a positive work environment by practicing good communication, diversity awareness and teamwork.

+ Stocking/Inventory management

+ Ensure supplies are available and appropriate for use, rotate stock to prevent outdates, identify and deal with damaged/defective products. Works closely with surgical materials to maintain par levels.

+ Check/Stock Pump room

+ Check/stock ECMO Code Carts

+ Check/Stock Cath storage + cath lab cart

+ Round/check in with surgical materials

+ Check/stock Perfusion storage/supplies

+ Readiness of OR/Equipment

+ Maintain cleanliness of pump room

+ Rotate Perfusion equipment before/after cases

+ Liquid HMS QC check

+ Heart lung machine cleaning/maintenance

+ Heater cleaning/monitoring

+ Check/stock/rotate balloon pumps

+ Retrieve drugs, disposables for cardiac cases

+ Battery test HLM and ECMO circuits

+ Monitor Perfusion off-site and 300p equipment

+ Interdepartmental communication and tasks

+ Work with VAD team to monitor equipment

+ Work with clinical engineering-biomed to resolve equipment issues

+ Assist biomed with equipment PM schedule

+ Direct CCP Assistance

+ Assist in patient transports

+ Backup support during CBP (Cardiopulmonary By-Pass) for perfusionist in the case

+ Help in cleaning OR after procedures with focus on perfusion equipment

+ Assist float in OR/ECMO surveillance, act as a back-up

Education Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience Qualifications

+ One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

+ Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population

+ Ability to follow policies and procedures regarding all aspects of an assignment including basic arithmetic and inventory calculations

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

+ Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job

+ Knowledge of and experience with perfusion-ECMO workflows and practices

+ Knowledge of perfusion and ECMO equipment including ECMO CV Code carts

+ Knowledge of basic medical terminology, basic understanding of equipment, supply distribution, storage and inventory control

+ Knowledge of perfusion -ECMO cleaning, including the basic assembly of complex equipment

Licenses and Certifications

+ BLS - Basic Life Support required

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Blood Borne Pathogens

+ Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

_Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery._

_You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:_

+ Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

+ Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

+ Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in** **all of** **its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $36.66 - $41.30 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

Learn about our awards (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/awards.html) and significant events (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/our-history.html) .