Perfusionist Assistant - Perioperative Services - AM (034)

Position Overview Pay range: $16.50 - $26.80 / hour Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Description To set up, troubleshoot and operate several pieces of equipment during open heart surgery. To collect blood samples and perform blood gas analysis and ACT tests. To assist the perfusionist, monitor the patient during bypass and maintain a cart of emergency supplies that might be needed during a bypass run. 1. Operates various intraoperative devices including Hemodynamic monitoring, cell salvage device, intra aortic balloon pump and Hepcon. 2. Performs intraoperative lab tests including blood gas analysis, activated clotting times and Hepcon analysis. 3. Performs quality control testing of equipment. 4. Sets up all case specific equipment needed for that days surgery. 5. Collects patient information for the following days cases and creates the pump record for each case. 6. Restocks perfusion case carts, making sure that all supplies are on the cart and that they are not expired. Retrieves needed supplies and products during the case. 7. Transports patients. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required. Why Work at UAB Medicine We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.