Perioperative Blood Management Technician

4 weeks ago

Houston TX United States Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group Full time

At Houston Methodist, the Perioperative Blood Management Technician (PBMT) position is responsible for operating equipment in surgery for auto-transfusion. This position assists with support of patients with ventricular assist devices and intra-aortic balloon pumps.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Makes rounds on patients with ventricular assist devices in intensive care and acute care to assess operation of the device. Documents findings from all patient rounds.
  • Accompanies patients with ventricular assist devices in intensive care and acute care for tests and procedures.
  • Assists with insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump catheters. Makes rounds on patients with intra-aortic balloons in place to assess operation of the device. Documents findings from all patient rounds.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Conducts excellence in care through proficiency that upholds the evidence-based standards for patients.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Focuses on the quality and patient safety in all tasks surrounding auto transfusion.
  • Performs intra-operative auto-transfusion according to established policies. Monitors instruments and takes corrective action if necessary. Monitors multiple cases simultaneously when applicable. Maintains accurate and orderly records of procedures performed. Maintains accurate and orderly records of procedures performed.
  • Communicates clinical information clearly and professionally as needed to physicians, operating room staff and nurses in ICU and acute care. Works well with others making contributions to the work effort as a whole. Facilitates problem resolution.
  • Processes QC specimens to be evaluated. Performs, evaluates, interprets and documents operational checks of equipment within established guidelines.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Closely adheres to cost savings initiatives through the usage of the auto transfusion disposables.
  • Generates cost savings ideas for revenue opportunities; shares for implementation purposes.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Communicates within the department team meetings to allow new ideas for improved quality.
  • Furthers education for growth within the realm of healthcare.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
  • Completion of an intra-operative blood salvage training program or anesthesia technologist program or 2 years of college (60 hours) including courses such as biology, physiology, anatomy or related scientific fields

WORK EXPERIENCE
  • One year experience operating a cell saver machine or anesthesia equipment or clinical laboratory instrumentation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
  • BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

  • Uniform No
  • Scrubs Yes
  • Business professional No
  • Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

  • On Call Yes

TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department

  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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