Perfusionist

Location

East Stroudsburg, PA

Description

Performs those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system of the patient. Executes advanced technical work in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of technical perfusion equipment utilized in surgery, as well as, other circulatory devices and ancillary technologies. Works in close cooperation with the attending physician in extra-corporeal perfusion practices.

Job Duties:

• Assesses, plans, and implements the patient care requirements and treatments necessary for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) assistance pre-operative and post-operative surgery.
• Manages CPB by assessing the patient profiles and facilitates discussions with the healthcare team.
• Reviews patient records and decides prime selections, drug, and blood additives according to hospital protocols and guidelines.
• Selects necessary supplies for the procedure and appropriately assembles and prepares all perfusion equipment (including but not limited to CPB, cardioplegia delivery system, ultrafiltration, cell saver, ECMO, VAD's, HIPEC, IABP's and blood management devices, etc.). Documents in patients records.
• Recognizes and resolves variances and abnormal situations. Recognizes when situations are critical to patient and notifies surgery staff to perform medical assistance.
• Provides a detailed handoff report which includes significant perioperative events, fluid administration, blood and medication administration, allergies, and a report regarding the nature of the surgery or case. Performs safety checklist on every case/procedure.
• Performs dynamic inter-hospital transportation of mechanically supported patients.
• Conducts cardiopulmonary bypasses by developing specific perfusion care plans related to cardiac conditions such as heart failure, heart/lung transplantation parameters, and appropriate ventricular assistance in device selection, operation, and support.
• Assists in the conversion of support platforms, component troubleshooting and change out, collaboration with transport team members, and coordination of patient care and safety as well as the support of patients in procedural area.
• Cleans and maintains perfusion equipment according to manufacture IFU's.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or any other Science Field and
• Successful completion of a formal perfusion training program at an accredited school of perfusion.
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to monitor/assess performance of yourself, other individuals.
• Knowledge of cardioplegia delivery systems such as retrograde cardioplegia delivery, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of the blood gas machine and ACT machine.
• Knowledge of perfusion/surgical equipment.
• Licensed Perfusionist - State of Pennsylvania within 2 Years
• Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Apply

Apply by emailing Robert Mimari, Director of Perfusion Services, at robert.mimari@jefferson.edu.