MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment. • Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances. • Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function. • Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices. • Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices. • Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries. • Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies. • Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures. • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION • Graduate from a Perfusion Program EXPERIENCE • No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Constant standing and walking. • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. • Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors. • Rare driving. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) • And • Perfusionist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) • And • Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) • And • Perfusionist - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) • And • Perfusionist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4414000037 Perfusion Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits