Cardiac Perfusion Assistant
85092BR
Cardiovascular Surgery
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Allied Health and Technical, Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$20.63-$31.46 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
Under direction of a Cardiac Perfusionist, performs tasks within scope of practice to aid in the perfusion team’s workflow. Coordinates inventory, equipment maintenance, and databases. Assists with the set up and breakdown of circuits used during cardiac surgery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinates CVOR perfusion supplies.
- Orders and restocks inventory.
- Monitors supply usage and initiates orders according to established par levels in all assigned areas.
- Monitors, receives, verifies and distributes orders, following up with Purchasing and vendors to resolve errors and delays.
- Unboxes product deliveries and stocks items in assigned locations, maintaining order in supply locations.
- Assists with the setup and priming of bypass circuits used during cardiac surgery.
- Assists Perfusionists as required during bypass.
- Performs Blood Gas Analysis under direction of a perfusionist in accordance with lab protocols.
- Dismantles the pump and cell saver circuit after bypass.
- Cleans and inspects equipment to ensure devices are in working order.
- Performs routine maintenance and repairs and/or arranges services.
- Monitors equipment availability and provides substitutions as needed for scheduled surgical cases.
- Maintains assigned electronic databases used for monitoring perfusionist caseloads and tracking perfusion case data.
- Works collaboratively with the Perfusion management to aid in the development of the Perfusion Department and Cardiovascular Program.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in designated committees and special projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- HS diploma or GED required, Associate’s degree in Biology, Medical Sciences, or Engineering preferred
Experience:
- Must have the ability to exchange information on factual matters, and/or relay messages to appropriate contacts. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees.
- Previous work in a patient care, medical equipment or related setting highly preferred.
Schedule: Rotating Shifts
6AM-2:30PM and 10:30AM – 7PM
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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