Perfusionist II

Job Summary:

• Maintains and operates cardiopulmonary pump, Cell Saver, auto transfuser and intra-aortic balloon pump during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Provides assistance to the physicians and staff as needed.
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive.
• Associate may be required to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.
• Client reserves the right to revise or change duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable One client Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
• A Perfusionist is responsible for the delivery of patient care as needed during a surgical procedure.
• A Perfusionist maintains and operates cardiopulmonary pump, Cell Saver, auto transfuser and intra-aortic balloon pump during invasive cardiovascular procedures, and provides assistance to the physicians as needed.
• Operate life support equipment for the patient undergoing open-heart surgery, specifically the cardiopulmonary bypass machine (pump).
• Set up and operate left and/or right heart bypass pumps.
• Operate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and/or operation of total or partial artificial heart console systems.
• Set up and operate Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping system.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of the heparin, protamine, anticoagulation-titration analysis systems.
• Ability to serve in an advisory capacity to the surgeon responsible for ordering the administration of cardiac drugs.
• Set up and operate Auto transfusion (blood cell saver) equipment when required to support cardiovascular, orthopedic, vascular and other surgical procedures in which the auto transfusion system is required.
• Demonstrate understanding of and proficiency in patient management responsibilities including: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Cardiology, Surgical Techniques, Physiologic Monitoring, and Patient Care.
• Review basic histology and anatomy required to Product the best understanding of the patients disease process.
• Assist in setting up and inserting the IABP in a variety of settings as required; OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, ICU or other areas.
• Ensure ordering off supplies and organizational activity needs.
• Ensure heart-lung machines are cleaned and in good working order per manufacturers recommendations.
• Assist in providing required data for Quality and Infection Control as needed.

Education/Skills:

• Completion of an accredited perfusionist program required.

Experience:

• 3 year of experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• BLS required (AHA only).
• Perfusionist TX state licensure required.
• Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred.