Job Summary
The Perfusion Assistant plays a crucial role in the operating room by ensuring the efficient maintenance, assembly, and operation of equipment used for physiological pressure monitoring and blood salvaging. This position also involves conducting laboratory tests for patients undergoing open-heart procedures and providing assistance during surgery.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate physiological pressure monitoring and blood salvaging devices in the OR.
- Perform laboratory testing for open-heart surgery patients.
- Assist surgical teams during operative procedures.
Qualifications
- Associate degree is required.
- Completion of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) certification program.
- Minimum of one year of experience with IABP.
- Strong analytical abilities and excellent manual dexterity are essential.
Henry Ford Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
