Posted: 23-Nov-24
Location: Longview, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 236732
Summary:
Responsible for collaborating with the Cardiovascular Team members in the operation of the circulation equipment, auto-transfusion equipment and platelet separation systems. These systems are used during medical procedures in which temporary replacement of circulatory and respiratory functions are needed to ensure optimal delivery of safe care and services to all patients exposed to the cardiovascular surgical environment. Encourages the promotion of professional development and provides proficiency while monitoring excellent quality outcomes. Ensures recommended standards and regulatory requirements are upheld when applicable to the practice. Collaborates with other department (Nursing, Cath Lab, ICU, Holding, PACU, Wound Care and Administration, and Materials Management) for the day-to-day operations. Works to meet established quality and productivity standards. Supports the mission, vision and values of CHRISTUS Health.
Responsibilities:
- 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 gain the best understanding of the patient?s 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 ae cleaned and in good working order per manufacturer?s recommendations.
- Assist in providing required data for Quality and Infection Control as needed.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Completion of an accredited perfusionist program required
Experience
- 1 year of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred.
- Perfusionist state licensure preferred.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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