Job Description

The Perfusion Assistant is responsible for the following:

• Coordinates CVOR perfusion supplies.
• Orders and restocks inventory.
• Monitors supply usage and initiates reorders according to established par levels in all assigned areas.
• Monitors, receives, verifies and distributes orders, following up with Purchasing and vendors to resolve errors and delays.
• Unboxes product deliveries and stocks items in assigned locations, maintaining order in supply locations.
• Assists with the setup and priming of bypass circuits used during cardiac surgery.
• Assists Perfusionists as required during bypass.
• Performs Blood Gas Analysis under direction of a perfusionist in accordance with lab protocols.
• Dismantles the pump and cell saver circuit after bypass.
• Cleans, and inspects equipment to ensure devices are in working order.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs and/or arranges services.
• Monitors equipment availability and provides substitutions as needed for scheduled surgical cases.
• Maintains assigned electronic databases used for monitoring perfusionist caseloads and tracking perfusion case data.
• Works collaboratively with the Perfusion management to aid in the development of the Perfusion Department and Cardiovascular Program.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committees and special projects.

• HS diploma; Associates degree preferred

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.

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