Allied Health - Perfusionist

Allied Health - Perfusionist

Profession: Perfusionist

Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8H Days

Hours per Shift: 6:00 am until cases are done, usually 3:00 pm

Experience: Minimum of 2 years recent experience required

License: Active perfusion certificate required

Certifications: Active BLS - must be AHA required

Must-Have: Proficient with ECMO required

Description:Performs extra-corporeal circulation using heart-lung machines and ancillary related devices for medical and surgical support.Performs extracorporeal circulation during various cardiac surgeries to allow cardiac surgeons to focus on procedures.Ensures patients' circulatory and respiratory needs are met during cardio-pulmonary perfusions in various cardiac surgeries.Operates heart-lung machines and other relevant equipment for cardio-pulmonary perfusion.Monitors, calibrates, and maintains devices according to relevant standards.Monitors a spectrum of physiologic parameters and copes with emergency situations during procedures.Adheres to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure accurate and safe practices in cardiopulmonary perfusion.Operates blood salvage and blood hemoconcentration devices.Functions in supportive roles for other medical specialties.Manages pumping and heating systems for general surgical chemotherapy treatments.Involves setup, priming, initiation, and troubleshooting of ECMO for cardiac and/or pulmonary support of patients outside of the operating room environment.Ability to provide perfusion and related services to a variety of medical and surgical patients.Ability to communicate with patients, family members, and others on the healthcare team.Ability to solve problems effectively.Ability to document clearly and communicate in writing.Ability to perform and evaluate laboratory tests.Ability to manage fluids, blood, and electrolyte therapy.Ability to monitor and support patients using current perfusion techniques.Ability to work with the growth and development needs of all client populations.Maintains patient perfusion needs.Willingness to accommodate on-call rotations and responsibilities.Performs various procedures and utilizes required equipment for the role.Required skills include the ability to perform all duties with little supervision or training.Mandatory certifications include Perfusion Certification and BLS Certification.Dress code consists of provided scrubs.