Position Title: Senior Pediatric Clinical Perfusionist
Location: Nashville, TN (Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt)
Description
The Senior Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist provides extracorporeal support to patients during heart surgery and management of the heart lung machine for patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in the population for which cardiac surgery or circulatory support is required. The perfusionist is independently responsible for a wide range of mechanical life support systems. This position is based in cardiac surgery department but due to the nature of the work provides clinical service throughout the institution on neonatal, infant, pediatric and adolescents. The technical complexity of this position requires the team member to have an understanding of cardiac, congenital pediatrics, pulmonary, vascular, and orthotopic transplantation procedures. Life support via cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) must be administered to a varied patient population safely and efficiently. The perfusionist conducts CPB independently, working closely with the surgeons, anesthesiologist, and nursing staff in order to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient. The role requires monitoring and maintaining many patient parameters during CPB within specific guidelines. This includes the regulation of blood pressure, heart rate, urinary output, arterial and venous blood gasses, acid/base status, blood coagulation, temperature, and myocardial protection. In addition, the mechanical parameters of the circuit must be constantly assessed and monitored and must remain alert and attentive and be able to troubleshoot efficiently. The role requires management and operation of ventricular assist devices, the capacity to round and provide educational and troubleshooting support to the nursing staff. Additional roles including point of care management of blood gases and anticoagulation, quality controls, participation in department quality improvement projects. Clinical responsibilities include assistance with the maintenance of equipment and inventory.
Required
Week and Weekend Call Responsibilities with an N+1 Model, VAD Responsibilities and Limited ECMO Responsibilities
Certifications/License:
- Certified in Cardiovascular Perfusion - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
- LIC-Clinical Perfusionist - Tennessee
Experience Level
- 5 years of clinical experience; pediatric experience preferred
Education
- Graduate of an accredited perfusion program
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Posted: Monday, July 8, 2024