Perioperative Autotransfusion Technician

Perioperative Autotransfusion Technician

VA Medical Center Gainesville Florida

@Orchard LLC is responding to a proposal to staff a team of Perioperative Autotransfusion Technicians in providing critical care to our nations Veterans. The Autotransfusion Technician (Cell Saver Tech) plays a vital role in patient blood management by operating intraoperative blood salvage equipment. This individual is responsible for the collection filtration and processing of a patients own blood during surgical procedures to be safely reinfused. This role is essential in reducing the hospitals reliance on allogeneic (donor) blood and improving patient outcomes in high-complexity cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Operations: Assemble prime and operate autotransfusion machinery (e.g. Haemonetics Medtronic) during cardiac orthopedic vascular and trauma surgeries.
• Blood Processing: Monitor the sequestration and washing of red blood cells; ensure the removal of debris fat and anticoagulant before reinfusion.
• Technical Support: Perform routine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on blood-salvage equipment.
• Quality Control: Conduct point-of-care testing including hematocrit and ACT (Activated Clotting Time) measurements to ensure processed blood quality.
• Documentation: Accurately record all volumes of blood collected washed and returned in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or paper logs.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with Surgeons Anesthesiologists and Nurses regarding the status of the patients blood salvage.
• Sterile Technique: Maintain an uncompromising sterile field when handling surgical suction and processing components.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in health-related science or equivalent clinical experience as a Medical Technician.
• Certification: Must hold a certification in Autotransfusion and have maintained all continuing education to maintain the validity of the certification.
• Experience: 10 years of experience in an Operating Room or Acute Care environment preferred.
• Life Support: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with centrifugal cell salvage systems and blood coagulation principles.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods and lift equipment to 50 lbs.

This is a full-time salaried opportunity with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. As this is a proposal you will initially receive a contingent offer of employment; all final hiring decisions will be at the discretion of the Medical Center Director or designee.

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