Cardiovascular Perfusionist (PT)

Cardiovascular Perfusionist (PT)

The Cardiovascular Perfusionist is responsible for operating the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit during complex cardiac surgical procedures and manages the patient's circulation, oxygenation, temperature, acid base balance, and anticoagulation under the direction of the operating surgeon. Works within a highly focused operating room team alongside cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist, and specialized nurses and provides cross functional collaboration with the surgical team and adheres to regulatory standards.

Job Specific:

1. Control the cardiopulmonary bypass machine to artificially maintain blood flow, oxygenation, and waste removal when a patient's heart and lungs are temporarily stopped.
2. Monitor and manage blood flow, arterial and venous pressures, blood gases, electrolytes, hematocrit, temperature, and anticoagulation status throughout cardiopulmonary bypass.
3. Monitor the patient's circulatory status during extracorporeal support, initiate appropriate intervention when abnormalities occur, and communicate findings to the surgeon and care team.
4. Administer anticoagulation, reversal, cardioplegia, blood products, and medications per protocol and surgeon order.
5. Monitor, assess, and respond to physiologic conditions under physician direction and supervision.
6. Ensure the safe and effective operation of extracorporeal circulation and assist devices throughout the perioperative course of care.
7. Operate cell salvage (autotransfusion) equipment and support the blood management program.
8. Complete perfusion record and required quality documentation in a timely manner.
9. Participate in the perfusionist on-call rotation as assigned.
10. Assist with the insertion, operation, and troubleshooting of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) for cardiac surgical patients as needed.
11. Test, maintain, and troubleshoot perfusion equipment; manage inventory and ensure disposables are adequately stocked and within expiration dates.
12. Assist Operating Room staff in patient positioning, placement of monitoring equipment, and collection of baseline laboratory values.
13. Work in coordination with hospital departments, hospital management, physicians, all hospital staff members, patients, and visitors to provide optimal patient centered care.
14. Complete and maintain accurate medical records for all patients in accordance with legal, accreditation, regulatory, and third-party payer requirements.
15. Contribute to quality review, case debriefs, policy and protocol creation and updates.
16. Provide didactic and clinical education to students and staff as needed.
17. Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars and workshops, participation in professional organizations, and review of current literature.

Hospital:

1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
4. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements:

Required: Graduate of a perfusion education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (Per TMB Perfusionist Licensure Eligibility Checklist)

Experience:

Required: Minimum of 2 years as a full-time, licensed clinical perfusionist. Minimum of 100 independent clinical perfusion cases.

Special Skills and Abilities:

Required: Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and related medical equipment; proficient in the assembly, operation, and trouble-shooting of assembled cardiopulmonary bypass machines, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Cell Saver, and Point-of-Care Testing equipment. Effective communication skills necessary to collaborate with physicians, providers, hospital personnel, and external vendors.

Preferred: Previous experience with adult patient management of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Right Ventricular Assist Device (RVAD) and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).

Licensure / Certification Requirements:

Required:

• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO) Texas Medical Board
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Company Profile:

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefit Offerings:

• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Retirement/Investment: Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Well-Being Benefits: Paid Time Off & Sick leave, Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations, HealthPlex (gym) membership discount, YMCA partnership discount for childcare, Employee Assistance Programs

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