Houston, TX, US
8 days ago
Perioperative Blood Management Technician - Perfusion - (Med Center)
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Perioperative Blood Management Technician - Perfusion - (Med Center) Facility HMH Walter Tower Job Locations US-TX-Houston Category Technician Position Type Full-Time Department Perfusion Shift 2nd - Evening Overview 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. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobDisplays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principlesActively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities 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 FUNCTIONSCommunicates 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. Qualifications 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 License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) KSA/ Supplemental Data 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 evaluationsSufficient 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 securityAbility 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 NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (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 NoMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile

Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research.  In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.

 

The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas.  These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.

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