Perfusion Assistant - Ashley River Tower

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Perfusion Assistant to support certified Perfusionists in adult surgical settings by preparing and maintaining equipment, and performing pre-procedure setup.

The role emphasizes anticoagulation monitoring, autotransfusion support, and efficient operation within the Perfusion department; requires a high school diploma and BLS certification at hire or by orientation end. 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, on-site in Charleston.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required or to be obtained by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain perfusion equipment.
• Perform pre-procedure setup.
• Assist with anticoagulation monitoring and autotransfusion.
• Ensure efficient operation within the Perfusion department.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Perfusion Assistant supports certified Perfusionists in adult surgical settings by preparing and maintaining equipment, performing pre-procedure setup, assisting with anticoagulation monitoring and autotransfusion, and ensuring efficient operation and support within the Perfusion department.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000600 CHS - Perfusion Services (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours Per Week

40

Weekly Schedule

Monday-Friday. 7a-330p, no nights or weekends.

Job Summary/Purpose

The Perfusion Assistant supports certified Perfusionists in adult surgical settings by preparing and maintaining equipment, performing pre‑procedure setup, assisting with anticoagulation monitoring and autotransfusion, and ensuring efficient operation and support within the Perfusion department.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. One year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare facility; or supply experience in a healthcare setting; or work experience with medical equipment/supplies; or college coursework in allied health, healthcare, or basic sciences; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required at time of hire or must be obtained by end of orientation, and must be maintained.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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