Job Description:
The Perfusionist is responsible for all clinical aspects of perfusion services, including the operation of a wide range of mechanical life support systems. They operate the equipment necessary to maintain extracorporeal circulation during situations where it is required to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory and/or respiratory function. The Perfusionist is also responsible for drug administration, following the guidelines outlined in the Physician Preference Card and/or direct physician orders. Additionally, the Perfusionist performs autologous blood replacement and may complete some point-of-care lab testing.
Job Specifics:
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of perfusion services, including cardiopulmonary support, hepatic bypass, single-limb perfusion, rapid infusion systems, centrifugal pumps, LVADs, and RVADs. Also responsible for operating red cell salvage devices and providing perioperative blood product support.
- Monitors and documents the anticoagulation status of the patient and medicates per established protocols. Administers and records blood products and pharmacological agents via the extra-corporeal circuit, following protocols outlined in the Physicians Preference Card.
- Cleans and maintains perfusion equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Documents all patient assessments, care delivery, and technical interventions in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
- Maintains appropriate records in compliance with JCAHO, CLIA, AMSECT, and the American Board for Cardiopulmonary Perfusion recommendations.
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of perfusion services for heart transplantation for locations that support heart transplant.
- Performs heart and lung assist pump implantation, including short-term cardiopulmonary support (CPS) for emergent Cath Lab and bedside rescue; long-term CPS (ECMO) for post-cardiotomy heart failure and/or pulmonary distressed patients, including transferred patients; and RVAD/LVAD/VIVAD support for patients who fail to wean from CPB, are transferred post-surgery from other institutions, or require temporary support following VAD implantation.
- Provides CPS/VAD training to other Intermountain Healthcare facilities, and trains and mentors other perfusionists.
- Performs daily rounds and maintenance on CPS/VAD patients.
- Carries out perfusion related research (e.g., CPS, VAD, Pharmacology testing).
Skills:
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Care
- Innovation & Organizational Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
- Healthcare Language Fluency
- Independent & Inter-dependent Decision Making
- Self-Management
- Mentorship
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of a formal academic training program in Cardiopulmonary Perfusion (or granted 'Grandfather' status by the American Board of Cardiopulmonary Perfusionists).
- Certification by the Board of Cardiopulmonary Perfusionists.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Demonstrated experience working independently in high-pressure clinical environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of perfusion experience.
- Experience managing patients being transported on mechanical circulatory support or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation from outside institutions by air or ground transport.
Physical Requirements:
- Ongoing need for caregiver to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require caregiver to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
St. Marys Regional Hospital
Work City:
Grand Junction
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$75.54 - $116.57
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