Perfusionist - ECMO

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General Purpose of Job:

Performs perfusion practices as it relates to patient specific support and treatment plans under the direct supervision of operating surgeon, anesthesiologist, or ICU attending.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

The above statements should be included on all job descriptions.

List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals.  Standard functions listed below should be included on all job descriptions.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. 
• Prepares and operates the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during open heart surgery
• Chooses correct size cardiopulmonary bypass circuit for each patient.
• Chooses patient dependent cannula sizes for each procedure.
• Monitors and maintains normal patient physiology during CPB.
• Communicates clearly and efficiently any patient changes to operating surgeon and anesthesia during procedure.
• Provides autotransfusion services during and after cardiac procedure and to other parts of the hospital that may need autotransfusion services.
• Provides and/or directs the provision of blood gas analysis, activated clotting times, heparin assay analysis, hemoconcentration, and mechanical circulatory support
• Participates in quality control and research opportunities as assigned by director
• Pursue educational and leadership opportunities to enhance professional growth and clinical expertise.
• Takes on call responsibility for emergency heart procedures and ECMO as assigned by the director.
• Facilitate communication between all members of the health care team.
• Communicate with vendor representatives to stay abreast of new innovations in the industry.
• Ensure appropriate in-service with staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduation from an ABCP accredited perfusion program; Bachelor’s degree required.

Maintains CEUs for ABCP and TMB licensure

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations.

ABCP certification or licensed within 2 years from date of hire.

TMB Perfusion Licensure, or licensed within 2 years from date of hire.

 Must maintain current CPR, ACLS, and PALS.