Responsibilities:

• Assembles, operates and disassembles the heart lung machine within the accepted safe scope of established clinical practice.
• Sets up and operates ECMO's, Cell Savers, Rapid Infusion devices and all available perfusion devices which may involve the use of X-rays or fluoroscopy as a diagnostic aid in the procedure.
• Manages the patient parameters within the accepted safe ranges of established clinical practice.
• Supports organ transplants, laser procedures, new surgical procedures and perioperative LVAD support.
• Performs patient charting. Prepares sterile packs.
• Assists in research, animal testing , product evaluation and education of staff and students.
• Maintains current knowledge in perfusion.
• Shares on- call responsibilities and the routine staffing and operating room coverage.
• Shares the daily tasks and operation of the department functions such as lab coverage, stocking of supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree and completion of an accredited school of perfusion and eligible to take the certification examination of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and/or currently a CCP in good standing.

Certifications:

• Certification as a Clinical Perfusionist (CCPERF) preferred.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• After selection and placement into this job, three months of on-the-job experience is required to become proficient with various perfusion techniques, unique equipment and with various operative procedures.
• One year on-the-job training also required to become proficient with various perfusion techniques and protocols unique to CCF.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires a full range of body motion including the ability to lift and/or bear the weight of 100 pounds or more while pulling, lifting, pushing and transferring patients.
• Must be able to stand, walk or sit for extended periods.
• Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
• Must be willing to rotate 24 hour coverage (on-call) and be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Must have the ability to work within guidelines of universal safety precautions, using protective gear.
• May be required to travel in ambulance, small airplanes or helicopter for organ procurement.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment (gloves, eye protection, lead gown) as required.