Perfusionist- Operating Room (Per Diem/ Pool)

Job Summary

Provides perfusion coverage for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, and stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab.

Available for ECMO start-up and trouble shooting and CPS.

Acts as educator in areas when needed.

Minimum Job Requirements:
 


* Bachelor's Degree Graduate from an accredited perfusion school of Science in perfusion technology or equivalent degree 


* CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.


* OTHER Eligible to sit for national boards or actively pursuing certification (CCP), if not already certified

 

Essential Job Duties:


*  Provides perfusion coverage per perfusion policy & guidelines for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, & stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab.


*  Available for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) start-up and trouble shooting and Cardiopulmonary support (CPS). 


*  Assists in submitting data for yearly departmental capital and operating budget process to secure updated equipment.


*  Calculates and administers medications to patient per the perfusion drug administration policy.


*  Completes patient assessment and documents appropriately on perfusion record; completes appropriate records during operative procedures utilizing the pre-bypass checklist.


*  Coordinates and participates in the training of students, staff, and peers.


*  Coordinates, evaluates, and adjusts specifics of care with staff, physicians, and supporting personnel.


*  Maintains departmental policies and procedures for area of specialty.


*  Orders, restocks, and inventories supplies and maintains perfusion equipment and supplies. 


*  Performs handoff to incoming/outgoing perfusionist to ensure continuity of care and safety goals are maintained.


*  Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.


*  Follows physician’s orders, administers to the field, and adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy.


*  Monitors patient vitals.

Maintains targeted hemodynamics in accordance with perfusion safety policy.


*  Communicates and documents critical lab results per Health System policy and procedures.

 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


* 2 years of experience in perfusion preferred


* Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers


* Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice


* Effective oral and written communication skills


* Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information


* Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions


* Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable


* Able to work effectively in collaborative environment

 

(EOE DFW)

4/9/18

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