Perfusion Technician (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dedicated Perfusion Technician to play a crucial role in supporting surgical procedures. The technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining perfusion equipment, ensuring patient safety and care during operations. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma and are preferred to have some college education and hospital experience, contributing to a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Experience in hospital related position is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates perfusion equipment according to policy.
• Monitors and records data related to patient needs.
• Maintains equipment and records for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Perfusion Technician prepares patient charts and sets up, prepares, cleans, and maintains par levels for all equipment.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Perfusion Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Collects and completes the Perfusion preoperative data form and enters initial data into the computers.
• Sets up and prepares all equipment for use by cleaning all perfusion tools according to policy and procedure and checks for damage and sterility.
• Removes and discards disposables from the pump according to policy and procedure at the completion of each procedure.
• Sets up and operates the auto-transfusion devices according to policy and procedure, completes the auto-transfusion checklist and records all necessary data.
• Maintains par levels for the Perfusion supply room and the supply carts.
• Completes the quality controls for the Hemochron Instrument, records all results and maintains accurate levels.
• Performs maintenance procedures on the Temperature Control Modules, the Heart Lung machines, and the auto-transfusion devices and reports all equipment problems and contacts the companies fornecessary repair and rentals.
• Monitors the availability of the intra-aortic balloon pumps and completes the daily checklist and records the location and availability of all pumps.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Some college.
• Some experience in a hospital related position.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 70 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 300 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum RateStarting at $21.4 Hourly Job Posting DisclosureHMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.