Healthcare Tech - Perfusionist

Qualified Perfusionist Needed

Valley View's Cardiac Cath Lab is seeking a qualified, experienced Perfusionist.

General Objectives Under the general supervision of the Director, operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical procedures requiring support or temporary replacement of patient's circulatory or respiratory functions. Demonstrates competence in the daily operation of extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace a patient's circulatory or respiratory functions.

Reviews patient medical history and chart and consults with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information needed to set up extracorporeal circulation equipment.

Responsible for the selection of appropriate equipment and techniques to be used and to ensure the safe management of physiologic functions.

Demonstrates competence in the practice of perfusion through an understanding of necessary variables: arterial blood gases, hemoglobin level, venous saturation, cardiac index or output, electrolytes, temperature, and urinary output.

Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory failure of patient.

In collaboration with the Medical Director and Cath Lab Director, ensures that all applicable regulatory and legal standards and policies are met within the scope of perfusion services. Ensures appropriate internal and external reporting of both compliance and non-compliance issues arising from surgical scheduling.

Must adhere to standard precautions policies and procedures.

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Perfusion Technology. Completion of a Perfusion Education Program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Must have a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. (Effectively operate, monitor and troubleshoot equipment and processes.

Demonstrate comfort and facility in working within an operating room setting. Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.

Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.

Retirement Plan 401(a)

Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services

Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)

Application Submission End Date This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.

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