Perfusionist

Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment. Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances. Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function. Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices. Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices. Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries. Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies. Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate from a Perfusion Program

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Rare driving.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part_time