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Posted: 24-Jul-24
Location: Dallas, Texas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24010800
JOB SUMMARY
The Perfusionist provides patient care in the form of operation of the extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to help or replace a person's cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. Selects the appropriate equipment and techniques necessary for help, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of a patient, including the safe monitoring, examination, and treatment of physiologic conditions under an order and under the supervision of a physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Monitors the altered circulatory process, initiates appropriate action when abnormalities arise, and keeps surgeon and other team members informed.
- Ensures the sterility and integrity of packaging of disposable equipment used and the correct setup and breakdown of disposable and non-disposable and sterile and non-sterile equipment.
- Monitors cell saver and operates the heart-lung machine, blood gas examination machine, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac-help devices.
- Mixes and administers drugs and solutions required for extracorporeal circulation in a way that is consistent with industry best practices and established policies and procedures.
- Adjusts gas flow and mixtures, administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit in a way that consistently results in safe and effective procedures.
- Records relevant perfusion information during surgery; evaluates and maintains records after surgery.
- Performs quality control/preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biology.
- Knowledge of several cardiac disease, defects and congenital anomalies.
- Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies: extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric and infants.
- Knowledge of arteries, veins, organs, and specific paths of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body adult, pediatric and infant patients.
- Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body and use of blood products by extracorporeal circuits and devices.
- Skill in operating extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow orders, take directions, and deploy written perfusion protocols.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during operation of extracorporeal help devices and providing patient care.
- Ability to learn and apply regulatory and accreditation standards and protocols that apply to operating room procedures and departmental policies and protocols.
- Ability to work and join in a flexible way in the delivery of patient care demonstrating a cohesive team approach.
- Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)
Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.