Perfusionist

Essential Functions:

• Monitors the patients physiological parameters during cardiac surgery.
• Operates and maintains the heart-lung machine and other equipment used during surgery.
• Administers medications and blood products as directed by the surgeon.
• Documents all procedures and interventions performed during surgery.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities and serves as a clinical preceptor to cardiovascular perfusion students.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) teams.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives professional societies continuing educational programs and clinical and academic research in conjunction with physicians and surgeons to advance medical and perfusion technology.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field with a strong science background and advanced training in cardiovascular perfusionat a CAHEP accredited perfusion training program required.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Certifications:

Must be certification eligible and actively pursuing certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and attain and maintain certification within the first year of employment.

Skills:

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of circulation technology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work with hospital employees physicians patients family members and community professionals.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to respond quickly to problem-solving situations.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress and pressure in emergency situations.

Experience:

• Pediatric Perfusion experience preferred.
• Experience with ECMO MCS and VADs preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications Machinery Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet