Entry Level Autotransfusion Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, operates the heart/lung machine required for: total or partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgical correction of various types of cardiac defects and surgical repair of diseases of the heart and abnormalities of the great vessels. Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Patient Health Care Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.
• Patient Procedures and Activities Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.
• Assist provider in patient examinations and procedure.
• Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.
• Observe, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions during and after procedures.
• Take, record, and monitor patient vital signs.
• Transport patients to/from procedure area.
• Assist in cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform electrocardiograms.
• Draw arterial blood samples.
• Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.
• Perform computation of flow rates and dosages during surgical procedures.
• Administer solutions; withdraw and analyze specimens.
• Administer physician-ordered medications and solutions during procedures on bypass Monitor I.V. Solutions.
• Make up cardioplegia solutions for each case.
• Laboratories - Clean work area.
• Records and Patient Information - Record and chart patient date.
• Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.
• Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.
• Equipment and Instruments - Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.
• Check emergency equipment.
• Load paper and tape into computer printer.
• Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies.
• Operate heart/lung machine during surgical procedure.
• Arrange for repair of equipment Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.
• Check stock and order equipment, fluids.
• Re-sterilize equipment.
• Administrative and Other.
• Maintain current licensure/certifications.
• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.
• Other Activities and Responsibilities:
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• SPECIFIC TASK -RELATED ASPECTS:
• 1.Procedures Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Electrocardiograph In vivo and In vitro Procedures Operating Room Procedures Pulse Tracing Specimen Preparation.
• 2.Equipment Computer Heart/Lung Washing/Cleaning.
• TIME SPENT PROFILE:
• Type of Activity Scheduled Procedures:
• 57% Includes patient prep, other prep, performing, assisting, and follow-up actions.
• Analyzing Information 25%:
• Includes reading test results, preparing mathematical calculations, and putting specific data into perspective.
• Collecting and Maintaining Written Information 12%:
• Includes logs, lab slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing and scheduling appointments.
• Unscheduled Procedures 3%:
• Including Emergency patient care services and other unscheduled care.
• Cleaning 3%:
• Includes sterilization, work area, soaking instruments and decontamination.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Three (3) years recent experience in Cardiac Perfusion required.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of clinical perfusion.

License, Certification, Registration

• Clinical Perfusionist Certificate from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Cardiac transducers, monitoring systems, cell savers, autotransfusion devices, cardiopulmonary bypass pump, EKG strip recorders, and other cardiovascular intraoperative equipment and related supplies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A.

Notes:

• Regular schedule work days are Monday - Friday. On call weekends and weekdays.
• Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30-min of initial page

Primary Location: California,Fontana,Fontana Medical Offices 3/Hospital Specialty Svcs
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B07|IBT|Local 166
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Fontana Medical Center - New - Cardiac/Cardiovasculr Surg-I/P - 0806
Pay Range: $77.7 - $86.48 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.