Perfusion Technician

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Perfusion Technician responsible for handling heart-lung machines and other perfusion equipment to ensure quality patient care. The role involves pre- and post-operative maintenance, monitoring patient status, and maintaining compliance standards.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position may involve variable hours within the United States.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑ and post‑operative maintenance on perfusion equipment and computation of parameters for surgery.
• Prepare heart‑lung machine and other equipment critical to the specific operation.
• Remove and discard disposables according to policies and procedures at the completion of each procedure.
• Verify the functionality of the equipment.
• Monitor the patient's status to manage blood circulation, balance hemodynamics, maintain body temperature, stabilize blood composition, and handle other monitoring devices.
• Maintain compliance standards to ensure quality controls for perioperative blood management.
• Maintain inventory, database entry, and coordinate and document equipment maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Perfusion Technician

The Perfusion Technician is responsible for handling the heart‑lung machines and other perfusion equipment under the guidance of the attending physician or other healthcare staff as required. Performs pre‑ and post‑operative maintenance on perfusion equipment and computes parameters for surgery to facilitate quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑ and post‑operative maintenance on perfusion equipment and computation of parameters for surgery.
• Prepare heart‑lung machine and other equipment critical to the specific operation.
• Remove and discard disposables according to policies and procedures at the completion of each procedure.
• Verify the functionality of the equipment.
• Monitor the patient's status to manage blood circulation, balance hemodynamics, maintain body temperature, stabilize blood composition, and handle other monitoring devices.
• Maintain compliance standards to ensure quality controls for perioperative blood management.
• Maintain inventory, database entry, and coordinate and document equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.