Medical Assistant/EMT-Autotransfusionist-Long Island-Traveling Required

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing perioperative cell salvage in the operating room setting. This position is also responsible for performing procedures which require manipulation of blood in the perioperative arena, ambulatory surgery arena and dental offices.

This position will require you to cover primarily, but not limited to, the Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn region, you will also be required to cover some Hudson Valley and New Jersey areas as well.

• Performs perioperative cell salvage by operating all applicable cell saver equipment in the pre-peri- or post-operative setting and performs other procedures.
• Documents appropriate information by completing procedure records and submitting records in the required time frame.
• Distributes collected blood products to appropriate operating room personnel and completes collection procedures.
• Identifies and labels product and hands off the product to the hospital designated staff members.
• Maintains quality control requirements by performing and documenting equipment and product quality control as delineated in the P.A.T. SOPs.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and reports malfunctions to management.
• Follows and ensures compliance with all procedures, policies, guidelines, practices and regulations.
• Calculates estimated blood loss and return and documents this information.
• Reports and documents any adverse events to P.A.T. management and hospital staff.
• Meets all requirements for annual physical, annual competency, and quality training.
• Maintains adequate inventory by submitting weekly inventory sheets indicating inventory used and notifying office personnel of emergency supplies removed from hospitals to ensure they are billed and replaced.
• Inspects equipment and disposables before and after use and ensure that everything is in working order.
• Represents the organization in a professional manner by arriving on time wearing appropriate identification and dressed appropriately.
• Notifies hospital staff upon arrival and follows any special protocols for individual hospitals as requested.
• Submits time sheets, expense reports and vacation requests within time frame outlined by the department.
• Assists with training new personnel as directed by management.
• Maintains organizational vehicles as outlined by department including timely completion of inspections and scheduled vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor degree preferred.

Experience: One years of experience in a health related field or closely related field.

Licenses / Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to cope with flexible scheduling, expanding geographic territory, and on-call. Must have the ability to work independently and communicate professionally with hospital staff. Ability to be on-call and travel to hospitals throughout service area.  

All salaries are pursuant to Local 202 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Rate: $27.23 Per Hour

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations

Overview

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.