Perfusionist II

Job Title: Perfusionist II
Location: Texarkana, TX 75503
Duration: 3 to 4 Months (Possible Extension)
 
Work Schedule: 5 Days – 8 Hours
Work Type: Full Time
 
Shift:

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Arrive 30 minutes before scheduled surgery for set-up
   

Job Summary:
Maintains and operates cardiopulmonary pump, Cell Saver, auto transfuser, and intra-aortic balloon pump during invasive cardiovascular procedures. Provides assistance to physicians and staff as needed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Associates 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.
• Responsible for the delivery of patient care as needed during a surgical procedure.
• Maintains and operates cardiopulmonary pump, Cell Saver, auto transfuser, and intra-aortic balloon pump during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Provides assistance to physicians as needed.
• Operates life support equipment for patients undergoing open-heart surgery, specifically the cardiopulmonary bypass machine (pump).
• Sets up and operates left and/or right heart bypass pumps.
• Operates extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and/or total or partial artificial heart console systems.
• Sets up and operates Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping system.
• Demonstrates full knowledge of heparin, protamine, anticoagulation-titration analysis systems.
• Serves in an advisory capacity to the surgeon responsible for ordering cardiac drugs.
• Sets up and operates Auto transfusion (blood cell saver) equipment for cardiovascular, orthopedic, vascular, and other surgical procedures requiring auto transfusion.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in patient management responsibilities including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, cardiology, surgical techniques, physiologic monitoring, and patient care.
• Reviews basic histology and anatomy to understand patients’ disease processes.
• Assists in setting up and inserting the IABP in various settings: OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, ICU, or other areas.
• Ensures ordering of supplies and organizational activity needs.
• Ensures heart-lung machines are cleaned and in good working order per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Assists in providing required data for Quality and Infection Control as needed.

Education/Skills:

• Completion of an accredited perfusionist program required.

Experience:

• 3 years 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.