Circulatory Support Specialist I

Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital – Temple

Address: 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508

Education: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent required. Associates Degree in Health Science preferred.

Certification/License: PBMT (The Perioperative Blood Management Technologist) Certification preferred. Demonstrates equivalent proficiencies. Operating room experience preferred.

Experience: Less than 1 year of hospital perfusion services or related experience.

Variable Work Schedule: Must be available to work variable day shifts from 7:00a – 3pm, Monday – Friday – rotating weekends and holidays with call responsibilities shared with other staff.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

This position will be variable shift, call responsibilities that are shared with other staff. Call will include after hours, weekends and holiday shifts.

The Circulatory Support Specialist 1 will provide autologous blood recovery services. They will maintain compliance standards to ensure necessary quality controls for perioperative blood management. Under a Physician or Certified Clinical Perfusionist's supervision, this role will help provide all equipment needed for assist devices. They will also clean and maintain all perfusion-related equipment before procedures.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Provides autologous blood recovery and biologic therapy as needed. May assist Perfusionists in assembling, operating, and monitoring auto-transfusion.
• Maintains proficiency in operating and maintaining various autologous blood equipment. This includes autologous cell salvage and producing concentrated platelet-rich plasma.
• Assists with set up of cardiopulmonary equipment for surgical procedures under supervision.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and equipment. Assist with equipment transport and evaluate new equipment or processes.
• Maintains optimal communication, close cooperation, and consultation with Perfusionists and Physicians during delivery of services.
• Maintains appropriate, timely, and accurate documentation including pre-procedure checklist and filing of all records.
• Responsible for completion of quality assurance protocols as established by the perioperative blood management program.
• Implements specific regulatory requirements associated with services provided.
• Responsible for following the BSW Health System and affiliates Hospitals policy. This includes care, maintenance, culturing, documentation, and reporting related to perfusion department equipment.

Key Success Factors

• Less than 1 year of hospital perfusion services or related manufacturer experience. Demonstrates equivalent proficiencies. Operating room experience preferred.
• PBMT (The Perioperative Blood Management Technologist) Certification preferred.
• Associates Degree in Health Science preferred.
• General computer skills using Word, Excel, Electronic medical documentation, etc.
• Knowledge of blood recovery and biologic processing devices.
• Knowledge of sterile processing, cleaning, and disinfecting patient care equipment, and appropriate documentation of these tasks.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Certification/License/Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days.