PERFUSIONIST

Perfusionist

Under general supervision, operates the heart/lung machine required for: total or partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgical correction of various types of cardiac defects and surgical repair of diseases of the heart and abnormalities of the great vessels. Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Patient Health Care Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.
• Patient Procedures and Activities Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.
• Assist provider in patient examinations and procedure.
• Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.
• Observe, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions during and after procedures.
• Take, record, and monitor patient vital signs.
• Transport patients to/from procedure area.
• Assist in cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform electrocardiograms.
• Draw arterial blood samples.
• Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.
• Perform computation of flow rates and dosages during surgical procedures.
• Administer solutions; withdraw and analyze specimens.
• Administer physician-ordered medications and solutions during procedures on bypass Monitor I.V. Solutions.
• Make up cardioplegia solutions for each case.
• Laboratories - Clean work area.
• Records and Patient Information - Record and chart patient date.
• Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.
• Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.
• Equipment and Instruments - Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.
• Check emergency equipment.
• Load paper and tape into computer printer.
• Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies.
• Operate heart/lung machine during surgical procedure.
• Arrange for repair of equipment Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.
• Check stock and order equipment, fluids.
• Re-sterilize equipment.
• Administrative and Other.
• Maintain current licensure/certifications.
• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.
• Other Activities and Responsibilities:
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• SPECIFIC TASK -RELATED ASPECTS:
• 1.Procedures Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Electrocardiograph In vivo and In vitro Procedures Operating Room Procedures Pulse Tracing Specimen Preparation.
• 2.Equipment Computer Heart/Lung Washing/Cleaning.
• TIME SPENT PROFILE:
• Type of Activity Scheduled Procedures:
• 57% Includes patient prep, other prep, performing, assisting, and follow-up actions.
• Analyzing Information 25%:
• Includes reading test results, preparing mathematical calculations, and putting specific data into perspective.
• Collecting and Maintaining Written Information 12%:
• Includes logs, lab slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing and scheduling appointments.
• Unscheduled Procedures 3%:
• Including Emergency patient care services and other unscheduled care.
• Cleaning 3%:
• Includes sterilization, work area, soaking instruments and decontamination.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience
• Three (3) years recent experience in Cardiac Perfusion required.
• Education
• Graduate from an accredited school of clinical perfusion.
• License, Certification, Registration
• Clinical Perfusionist Certificate from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Cardiac transducers, monitoring systems, cell savers, autotransfusion devices, cardiopulmonary bypass pump, EKG strip recorders, and other cardiovascular intraoperative equipment and related supplies.

Notes:

• Regular schedule work days are Monday - Friday. On call weekends and weekdays.
• Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30-min of initial page