Circulatory Support Specialist II

Circulatory Support Specialist II

Baylor University Medical Center - BUMC, serves as the flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health North Texas. Baylor Scott & White Health includes 52 hospitals, more than 900 patient care sites, more than 6,000 active physicians, more than 52,000 employees and the Scott & White Health Plan. BUMC is a 914 bed Level 1 Trauma Center making it one of the largest hospitals in the Dallas metroplex area and one of the largest in the United States. Address: Dallas 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246

This is a unique dual role which offers the ability to work in Circulatory Support and Anesthesia. This is a full time position and offers the professional track to becoming a Perfusionist. Below is key information about this position.

• Position will be split 70% circulatory support and 30% anesthesia.
• Hours - 7am - 3pm with on-call possibilities
• Must be available to work in a fast pace environment, as well as nights.
• This position does have some travel involvement

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities associated with this position:

• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to clean and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both through speech and in writing.
• Relational skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions and flow chart protocols.
• Arranges drugs and basic sterile set-up of instrument table with supplies required for anesthesia procedures in Operating Rooms and satellite anesthesia areas.

Core Values

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Circulatory Support Specialist 2 helps perfusionists with routine and complex procedures before, during, and after cardiovascular surgeries. Provides autologous blood recovery services and prepares devices per protocols. Ensures devices work properly at the end of cases and during the patient's need. Accompanies patients transported within the hospital to ensure the assist device functions properly. Answers and troubleshoots questions and concerns about mechanical devices.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Provides autologous blood recovery and biologic therapy as needed. May assist Perfusionists in assembling, operating, and monitoring auto-transfusion.
• Assists with setting up cardiopulmonary equipment and provides VAD equipment. Performs non-sterile preparation of the back table for mechanical assist devices during surgery.
• Monitors circulatory assist device and patient during transport to hospital areas like OR, radiology, and physical therapy (excluding ECMO).
• Provides and performs all aspects of circulatory support machinery maintenance, inventory, repair, and cleaning before procedures. Reports any major issues to Biomedical Engineering.
• Promotes personal and professional growth by meeting education and skills requirements. Helps department goals that contribute to the organization's success. Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Perfusion or designee.
• Maintains optimal communication, close cooperation, and consultation with Perfusionists and Physicians during delivery of services.
• Maintains appropriate, timely, and accurate documentation including pre-procedure checklist and filing of all records.
• Accountable for completion of quality assurance protocols as established by the perioperative blood management program.
• Implements specific regulatory requirements associated with services provided.
• Responsible for following the BSW Health System and affiliates' Hospital policy. This includes care, maintenance, culturing, documentation, and reporting of equipment used by the perfusion department.

Key Success Factors

• One year of related hospital perfusion services or related manufacturer experience, and/or demonstrates equivalent proficiencies. Operating room experience preferred.
• General computer skills using Word, Excel, Electronic medical documentation, etc.
• Knowledge of blood recovery and biologic processing devices.
• Educational or work history in clinical bio-engineering, circulatory support, perfusionist or EMT preferred.
• Experience as a Circulatory Support Specialist preferred.
• Associates Degree in Health Science preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile processing, cleaning, and disinfecting patient care equipment, and appropriate documentation of these tasks.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days.
• Periop Blood Mgmt Technologist (PBMT): Must get Perioperative Blood Management Technologist Certification from IBBM within 12 months of hire or transfer.

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