Perfusion Assistant

Position Summary

The Perfusion Assistant plays a vital support role within the Integration Health perfusion team working under the direct supervision of a Clinical Perfusionist. This position ensures the safe and efficient operation of extracorporeal circulation and blood management systems contributing to patient safety through the preparation maintenance and troubleshooting of perfusion equipment and related supplies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in the setup of heart-lung machines and extracorporeal equipment.

Prepare and manage disposable supplies including oxygenators reservoirs filters and tubing sets.

Collect label and transport blood and fluid samples as directed.

Monitor equipment performance and promptly report abnormalities.

Clean and maintain perfusion-related devices (heart-lung machines heater-coolers autotransfusion units).

maintain and track supply inventory to ensure readiness for scheduled and emergent cases.

Document setup activities and supply usage per hospital and company policy.

Participate in training continuing education and POCT quality control activities.

Assist with the orientation of new perfusion assistants or rotating staff.

Available to support perfusion services during scheduled and emergency procedures.

On-call coverage may be required depending on hospital needs.

Provide direct perfusionist support and backup as assisgned.

Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors degree in Health Sciences or related field preferred.

Prior experience in hospital surgical or operating room settings is desirable.

Certified Autotransfusionist (PBMT or equivalent) preferred but not required.

Training provided with defined pathways toward advanced perfusion roles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Integration Health (IH) is proud to offer 100% employer-paid health vision and dental insurance for full-time employees. IH covers 70% of the health vision and dental insurance costs for full-time employees dependents. Eligible dependents may be added to the employees benefits selections with 30% of the premium costs deducted from the employees payroll.

• Full-time employees are covered under the IH term life accidental death and dismemberment and short and long-term disability plans. IH pays premiums on behalf of the employee.

• Full-time employees may elect to participate in the Employers Guideline 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic pay scale starting at $65000 - $80000

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