Perfusion Assistant

Innovative ECMO Concepts • San Francisco, California, United States • 23h ago

Position Title: Perfusion Assistant

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: San Francisco/San Jose Greater Area

About Us

Integration Health is a Joint Commission-accredited leader in ECMO and perfusion support. We deliver confidence through expert staffing, patient transport, and program developmentadvancing critical care and improving patient outcomes nationwide. At Integration Health, we not only take pride in offering a great work-life balance to our team members, but we also make it essential to provide our staff with the necessary tools they need to be successful!

Position Summary

The Perfusion Assistant plays a vital support role within the Integration Health perfusion team, working under the direct supervision of a Clinical Perfusionist. This position ensures the safe and efficient operation of extracorporeal circulation and blood management systems, contributing to patient safety through the preparation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of perfusion equipment and related supplies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

· Assist in the setup of heart-lung machines and extracorporeal equipment.

· Prepare and manage disposable supplies, including oxygenators, reservoirs, filters, and tubing sets.

· Collect, label, and transport blood and fluid samples as directed.

· Monitor equipment performance and promptly report abnormalities.

· Clean and maintain perfusion-related devices (heart-lung machines, heater-coolers, autotransfusion units).

· maintain and track supply inventory to ensure readiness for scheduled and emergent cases.

· Document setup, activities, and supply usage per hospital and company policy.

· Participate in training, continuing education, and POCT quality control activities.

· Assist with the orientation of new perfusion assistants or rotating staff.

· Available to support perfusion services during scheduled and emergency procedures.

· On-call coverage may be required depending on hospital needs.

· Provide direct perfusionist support and backup as assisgned.

Qualifications

· Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or related field preferred.

· Prior experience in hospital, surgical, or operating room settings is desirable.

· Certified Autotransfusionist (PBMT or equivalent) preferred but not required.

· Training provided with defined pathways toward advanced perfusion roles.

Compensation & Benefits

Integration Health (IH) is proud to offer 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees. IH covers 70% of the health, vision, and dental insurance costs for full-time employees' dependents. Eligible dependents may be added to the employee's benefits selections, with 30% of the premium costs deducted from the employee's payroll.

Full-time employees are covered under the IH term life, accidental death and dismemberment, and short and long-term disability plans. IH pays premiums on behalf of the employee.