Perfusionist - Sanford Fargo Medical Center
Perfusionist - Sanford Fargo Medical Center
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastestgrowing notforprofit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours Rotating Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Starting Rate: $68.27Union Position:
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Summary
Performs extracorporeal circulation using heartlung machines and ancillary related devices for medical and surgical support.Job Description
Performs extracorporeal circulation using heartlung machines during various cardiac surgeries to allow cardiac surgeons to focus on performing procedures. Performs cardiopulmonary perfusions in various cardiac surgeries to ensure patients circulatory and respiratory needs are met. Operates heartlung machines and other relevant equipment for cardiopulmonary perfusion. Monitors calibrates and maintains devices according to relevant standards. Monitors a spectrum of physiologic parameters and copes with emergency situations during cardiopulmonary perfusion procedures. Adheres to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure accurate and safe practices in cardiopulmonary perfusion. Operation of blood salvage and blood hemoconcentration devices (Cell Saver/Hemoconcentrator).
In addition the clinical perfusionist often functions in supportive roles for other medical specialties. Manages HIPEC pumping and heating systems for general surgical chemotherapy treatments. Also involved in the setup priming initiation and troubleshooting of ECMO for cardiac and/or pulmonary support of patients outside of the operation room environment. Ability to provide perfusion and perfusion related services to a variety of medical/surgical patients. Ability to communicate with patients family members and others on health care team. Ability to solve problems. 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 growth and develop needs of all client populations. Maintains patient perfusion needs. Ability and willingness to accommodate oncall rotations and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited perfusion program required.Board eligible for certification or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) with subsequent annual recertification within one year of hire preferred.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
