Autotransfusion Technician - Neuro Expansion

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System invites you to join our Neurological Institute as an Autotransfusion Technician. You will be part of a premier, world-renowned healthcare system expanding at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus to elevate care for complex neurological conditions.

In this perioperative role, you’ll operate blood recovery equipment, collect quality-control assays, document procedures, and support physicians, nurses and staff in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• One year of related technical experience; two additional years may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document quality control assays.
• Maintain accurate and orderly documentation of procedures.
• Recognize problems, identify causes and take corrective action with minimal supervision.
• Communicate information clearly and professionally to physicians, ancillary personnel and colleagues.
• Assist in training.
• Participate in maintaining and stocking an adequate inventory of supplies for the work area.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow OSHA required procedures for blood handling.
• Enhance education through in-services, seminars and certification processes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clear communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Blood recovery equipment

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Autotransfusion Technician - Neuro Expansion

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Surgical Support Services-Nursing Institute

Job Code

C18023

Shift

Weekend Days

Schedule

7:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions - including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke.

This advanced building brings every stage of care under one roof, featuring dedicated spaces for outpatient services, surgery, stepdown, ICU and epilepsy monitoring, as well as additional operating rooms and expanded ambulatory, infusion, imaging, EMG, sleep and rehabilitation services. We are welcoming new caregivers to collaborate within our multidisciplinary teams and contribute to nationally recognized, innovative neurological care. Join us and be part of the next wave of transformative care at Cleveland Clinic.

Job Details

As an Autotransfusion Technician, you'll be an integral part of a collaborative perioperative team dedicated to supporting safe, high-quality patient care. You'll operate blood recovery equipment and perform blood recovery procedures while collecting quality control assays and maintaining accurate, organized documentation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with physicians, nurses, ancillary teams, and fellow caregivers in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and clear communication are valued.

Our team is committed to supporting one another and sharing knowledge. You'll use your critical-thinking skills to recognize and resolve equipment or procedural concerns with minimal supervision, communicate information clearly and professionally, and assist with training team members. If you enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive and engaged team.

A caregiver in this position works weekends, Saturday and Sunday, 7am-5:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Collect and document quality control assays.
• Maintain accurate and orderly documentation of procedures performed.
• Recognize problems, identify causes and take corrective action with minimal supervision.
• Communicate information clearly and professionally to physicians, ancillary personnel and colleagues.
• Assist in training.
• Participate in maintaining and stocking an adequate inventory of supplies for the work area.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow OSHA required procedures for blood handling.
• Enhance education through in-services, seminars and certification processes.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree.
• One year of related technical experience. An additional two years of progressively responsible related experience may substitute the degree requirement.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Cell salvage experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity.
• The ability to distinguish colors.
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment. May be required to stand for long periods of time.
• Light lifting may be required.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.
• Ability to function at a high degree of effectiveness under stressful situations and with all levels of the organization.
• Some on-call coverage is required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other chara