Autotransfusionist

Responsibilities

• Provide autotransfusion (cell saver) services for surgical procedures as scheduled.
• Review daily OR schedules to identify cases requiring autotransfusion support.
• Set up, operate, and monitor autotransfusion equipment during procedures.
• Collect, process, and reinfuse salvaged blood during surgery as appropriate.
• Accurately track and report the volume of autotransfused blood to anesthesia staff.
• Break down and dispose of autotransfusion equipment after each case.
• Maintain a minimum of four complete sets of autotransfusion supplies at all times.
• Cookout preventive maintenance and repair for VA-owned autotransfusion equipment.
• Maintain logs and records of equipment maintenance.
• Ensure readiness of equipment for emergent and scheduled cases.
• Document autotransfusion services in the VA electronic health record.
• Participate in quality assurance and safety reporting as required.
• Comply with all VA infection control, privacy, and patient safety standards.

Requirements

• Current Autotransfusionist Certification.
• Maintain active AHA BLS