Monitoring Assistant

Job Description

Under the direction of the Chief of Perfusion shall assist the perfusionist with set-up and maintenance of any and all cardiac surgery related equipment. Shall assist the anesthesiologist with pre-induction, induction and throughout the cardiac procedure.

Job Responsibility

* PERFUSION
*Collects and completes the Perfusion pre-op data form.Enters data in the computer for each patient.*Prepares all equipment for use. All start-up and test procedures performed.* All disposables checked for damage.* Set-up and assist in the operation of the auto transfusion device according to hospital policy and procedure.* Maintains par levels for the perfusion supply room and the supply carts.All supplies reordered and stocked as needed.*Performs maintenance procedures on the Temperature Control Modules, the heart lung machines, and the auto transfusion devices.Reports all equipment problems to the Chief of Perfusion and BME.* Monitors the availability of the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps.Completes the daily checklist and records their location and availability of all pumps.* Thoroughly clean all perfusion equipment according to policy and procedure.At the completion of each procedure removes and discards disposables from the pump according to policy and procedure. * When on call, carries a pager and responds to all pages promptly. When required to come to the hospital arrives within the appropriate time frame set by departmental policy for both emergency and routine calls.

*ANESTHESIA* Set-up, calibration, troubleshooting problems, and basic maintenance of monitoring devices including transducers, monitors, and associated cables.* Assist in placement of hemodynamic monitoring, i.e arterial line and Swanz-Ganz catheter.
* Become familiar with the contents of the anesthesia carts, airway carts
and anesthesia supply room.Assist in keeping the carts stocked. *Maintains par levels of perfusion/ anesthesia supplies, carts, and medication trays. *Assist during induction and intubation, and when needed throughout the cardiac procedure.* Assisting in transport of monitored patients to and from O.R.* Performs related duties as required.*ADA Essential Functions.

Physical Demands:*Standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling turning, lifting, carrying and sitting
* Must be able to push heavy equipment and move supplies as needed

Job Qualification

* High School Diploma or equivalent, required. College coursework, preferred.
* Previous cardiac surgery experience and ordering required. OR Previous autotransfusion experience, required

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).