Cardiac Perfusionist

Location

Norfolk, VA

Description

Under general department supervision, and following established policies, procedures and regulations, sets up and operates heart-lung machine to assume the functions of patient organs during surgery. All practice is performed under the supervision of the designated physician(s) and in accordance with written policies and protocols developed and approved by the department of surgery, the medical executive committee and the governing board. Physician supervision provided by a member of the active medical staff of this hospital with clinical privileges in cardiovascular surgery. Note: If the supervising physician’s medical staff membership ceases, under which this application to provide services was granted, the applicant’s clinical practice in this hospital is immediately and automatically revoked.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides adequate and proper perfusion to the patient during surgery
• Safely and efficiently operates perfusionist equipment while monitoring patient physiology
• Collaborates effectively and provides effective communication with members of the healthcare team
• Maintains current knowledge in areas of responsibility
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Must recertify each year by meeting requirements for clinical activity and continuing education

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS;

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) – approved program
• Bachelor’s degree in science or nursing required
• Professional knowledge of cardiovascular perfusion and interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physician, nursing personnel and other operating room personnel
• Approximately two to three years related work experience conducting clinical perfusions in order to gain advanced knowledge and skills
• Current demonstrated competence and an adequate level of current experience, documenting the ability to provide services at an acceptable level of quality and efficiency
• Documentation of a minimum of 40 cases per year must be provided, with no documented quality issues noted. (Information provided for recertification purposes is acceptable documentation)

Apply

Apply at https://www.chkdcareers.org/jobs/2054620-cardiac-perfusionist