Perfusionist Asst

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Perfusion Assistants work in conjunction with Perfusionists in providing extracorporeal perfusion services and related procedures to a defined patient population utilizing the open heart pump during open heart surgery, ECMO procedures for children requiring extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support for pulmonary or cardiac failure, auto-transfusion services for intra-operative blood salvage to conserve banked blood usage and reduce exposure to transfusion related diseases. they also provide blood gas, electrolyte, glucose, ROTEM, and activated clotting time testing on-site.

Perfusion assistants demonstrate clinical leadership by coordinating activities with surgeons, anesthesiologists. They participate in performance improvement activities and clinical research.

In addition to a great educational experience, this is an exciting opportunity to join a strong, high functioning, well established team who enjoy working together!

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005.

If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Works in conjunction with the Perfusionist and anesthesiologist to provide optimal patient care during open heart procedures.
• Provides independent auto-transfusion services for intra-operative blood salvage/processing and homologous blood processing to conserve banked blood usage and reduce exposure to transfusion related disease during Orthopedic procedures and Liver Transplants. Works in conjunction with the Perfusionist to provide autotransfusion services during Cardiovascular Open Heart Procedures..
• Supervises OR laboratory to provide blood gas, electrolyte, hematocrit, glucose and activated clotting time, and ROTEM testing on-site for the CVOR and the General OR
• Participates in performance improvement activities and clinical research.

• Bachelor's Degree and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training
• Associate's degree or HS diploma or equivalent and
  • 3-5 years experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
    • Work related experience could include a lab technician, respiratory therapist, nurse, etc. in the critical care setting.
• Autotransfusion certification Preferred

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