Autotransfusionist: Day Shift Per Diem in Blood Management

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health’s Autotransfusionist role at Banner University Medical Center Tucson involves operating autotransfusion devices during surgeries, running blood gas analyzers, and performing coagulation studies. The position supports blood management strategies and patient safety throughout perioperative care.

Responsibilities include PRP preparation, scrubbing into cases, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensuring accurate documentation and QA compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers course completion card.
• Possesses a basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, quality control/analysis (QA/QC), Point of Care Testing (POCT) of lab specimens, computer databases and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates effective decision making and organizational skills in response to changes in shift operations or emergency situations.
• Ability to resolve concerns in a prompt and effective manner.
• Possesses a calm demeanor in difficult and stressful situations.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving all equipment issues in an effective composed manner while in a stressful and disagreeable environment.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems or suggest improvements to the department and organization as a whole.
• Possesses effective communication skills to facilitate dissemination of critical information to physicians, team members and other hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Operates autotransfusion devices during surgical procedures, runs laboratory testing instruments such as blood gas analyzers, and performs coagulation studies.
• Runs equipment used in the preparation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and scrubs/assists in surgical cases.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement blood management strategies tailored to individual patient needs and surgical requirements.
• Monitors patient vital signs, laboratory parameters, and blood product usage during surgical procedures. Ensures timely intervention and adherence to transfusion protocols.
• Documents autotransfusion procedures, laboratory results, and patient information accurately in the medical records, maintains confidentiality and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs quality assurance activities, including proficiency testing, to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and safety of blood products prepared for patient infusion.

Skills

BLS certification

Effective communication

QA/QC knowledge

POCT knowledge

Equipment troubleshooting

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in science

Job description

Banner Health’s Autotransfusionist role at Banner University Medical Center Tucson involves operating autotransfusion devices during surgeries, running blood gas analyzers, and performing coagulation studies. The position supports blood management strategies and patient safety throughout perioperative care.

Responsibilities include PRP preparation, scrubbing into cases, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensuring accurate documentation and QA compliance.