Job DescriptionPosition Purpose:Perfusionists are vital members of the cardiovascular surgical team. A perfusionist assists the team during various types of cardiac surgical procedures.
What you will do:* Under direct supervision of the surgeon and anesthesiologist, the bypass circuit is constructed in accordance to the OR standards of sterile technique. The patient is then placed on bypass.
* Clinical perfusion is met according to calculated flows determined by the patient's weight, height, age and cardiac index
* Interprets various parameters, blood gas values, electrolyte balance, blood pressure, urinary output, gas and blood flow and fluid shifts. Information passed on to the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.
* Maintains accurate records that are timely and complete.
* Assists in the post operative phase
*Participates as a team member in the care of the patient undergoing open heart surgery.
* Maintains the bypass circuit to re-initiate safe bypass until authorized by the surgeon.
* Maintains a safe and orderly par level.
* Checks equipment with preventive maintenance, servicing as required for safe working conditions.
* Ensures equipment and supplies are available for emergency situations.
*Provides ventricular assist and long-term support devices as necessary
* Assumes on-call responsibilities as necessary
* Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of perfusion
* High School Diploma Licensure
* Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) Required
Cardiac Perfusionist Current license
Position Highlights and Benefits- Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
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