Perfusion Assistant

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA seeks a Perfusion Assistant to operate autologous blood therapy devices and assist in heart-lung bypass procedures under physician supervision.

The role includes equipment setup, maintenance, data entry, and inventory management, with daily restocking and routine cleaning. A healthcare background plus related biology studies support candidacy.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Some college in biology highly desirable.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in biology or related sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate autologous blood therapy devices under supervision of physician/staff perfusionist.
• Assist with CPB procedures including VAD and ECMO as needed.
• Maintain perfusion equipment and disposable inventory.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate monitoring and diagnostic equipment during/after surgery.
• Enter data into the departmental database and restock supplies daily.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High school education

Some college in biology

Associate or Bachelor's degree in biology or related sciences

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of a physician and/or staff perfusionist will be capable of independently operating and maintaining autologous blood therapy devices and other related equipment. Responsible for assisting staff perfusionist in adult cardiopulmonary procedures requiring heart-lung bypass and adjunctive procedures that include VAD and ECMO. The Perfusion Assistant will aid in equipment maintenance, and assisting in the maintenance of the disposables inventory. Set-up, calibrate, and operate electronic monitoring and diagnostic equipment used during surgery and the postoperative period. Set-up and prime extracorporeal circuits. Set-up and transport intra-aortic balloon pump console. Maintain quarterly deep cleaning schedules for cardiopulmonary bypass as well as all perfusion related machines. Also, maintaining machines after each procedure. Perform weekly cleaning and daily peroxide testing for heater coolers and document appropriately. Restock perfusion supplies in OR and sterile core to pre-determined par levels on a daily basis. Enter data into the departmental database. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Some college in biology highly desirable.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in biology or related sciences preferred.
• One year of related healthcare experience or any combination of education and experience.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.