Periop Blood Mgmt Technologist

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for a Perioperative Blood Management Technologist to join our MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) team!

As a Perioperative Blood Management Technologist, you will serve as a critical member of the cardiac surgical team and a clinical resource to physicians and all service lines, throughout the hospital, requiring auto transfusion (cell-salvage), Thromboelastogram (TEG), Heparin management (HMS), Platelet Gel Therapy, blood gas analysis, arterial and venous line management and removal, Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy (IABP), and supply ordering and inventory management.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

• Receives daily assignments from Lead Perioperative Blood Management Technologist, which can include multiple operating rooms, or locations located within MWHC. Reviews patient history and physical to determine type of case, and any contraindications for use of any services offered by the Perfusion Department, review with attending physician on any contraindication and advise alternative solutions to complete the case. Executes the patient care plan and supplies results and interpretation of lab test to the attending physician for review and intervention. Retrieves all supplies and paperwork to complete case.
• Using aseptic technique according to Association of Operating Room Nurse (AORN) standards, prepares and setups equipment needed for case and opens all sterile supplies to the scrub technician/nurse. Equipment might include cell saver disposables, platelet gel disposables, IABP, and any other ancillary equipment needed for the procedure. Prepares/cleans, arranges, and stocks room/equipment for procedures. Maintains and stocks inventory, such as, IABPs (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), cell-savers, TEG reagents and tests, and TEG and HMS QC reagents. Documents all supplies used during procedures for accurate accounting and billing.
• Monitors and evaluates equipment for proper function and report any equipment failures to supervisor; and in the event supervisor is unavailable, reports equipment issues to biomedical engineering according to their department protocols. Monitors equipment for preventive maintenance (PM) due dates and follows-up with biomedical engineering regarding all lapsed PM dates.
• Participates in the orientation, training, and in-services of other/new personnel, as defined by Lead Perioperative Blood Management Technologist or Director of Perfusion Services. Completes and maintains all credentials and competencies required by POC (Point of Care) and Perfusion Department including, Cell saver, TEG, HMS, Platelet Gel, Blood Gas Analyzer, IABP, and arterial and venous line management. Uses all equipment according to manufacturer protocols and Instructions for Use (IFUs).
• Participates and remains compliant with regulatory agencies providing documentation to POC of departmental compliance. Participates in any regulatory surveys to ensure hospital compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• PBMT (Perioperative Blood Management Tech) from the International Board of Blood Management (IBBM) within 2 years.
• 1 year experience in the blood management clinical setting, which can include pre-certification training preferred.
• May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.