Perfusionist II

Description : Job Summary :

Operates the heart / lung machine required for : total or partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgical correction of various types of cardiac defects and surgical repair of diseases of the heart and abnormalities of the great vessels.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Patient Health Care Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.
• Patient Procedures and Activities.
• Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.
• Assist provider in patient examinations and procedure.
• Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.
• Observe, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions during and after procedures.
• Take, record, and monitor patient vital signs.
• Transport patients to / from procedure area.
• Assist in cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform electrocardiograms.
• Draw arterial blood samples.
• Assist in insertion / removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.
• Perform computation of flow rates and dosages during surgical procedures.
• Administer solutions; withdraw and analyze specimens.
• Administer physician-ordered medications and solutions during procedures on bypass Monitor I.V.Solutions.
• Make up cardioplegia solutions for each case.
• Laboratories - Clean work area.
• Records and Patient Information - Record and chart patient date.
• Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.
• Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.
• Equipment and Instruments.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.
• Check emergency equipment.
• Load paper and tape into computer printer.
• Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies.
• Operate heart / lung machine during surgical procedure.
• Arrange for repair of equipment Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.
• Check stock and order equipment, fluids.
• Re-sterilize equipment.
• Administrative and Other.
• Maintain current licensure / certifications.
• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.
• Other Activities and Responsibilities :
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• SPECIFIC TASK -RELATED ASPECTS :
• 1.Procedures - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Electrocardiograph In vivo and In vitro Procedures Operating Room Procedures Pulse Tracing Specimen Preparation.
• 2.Equipment Computer Heart / Lung Washing / Cleaning.
• TIME SPENT PROFILE :
• 1.Type of Activity Scheduled Procedures 57% :
• Includes patient prep, other prep, performing, assisting, and follow-up actions.
• Analyzing Information 25% :
• Includes reading test results, preparing mathematical calculations, and putting specific data into perspective.
• Collecting and Maintaining Written Information 12% :
• Includes logs, lab slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing and scheduling appointments.
• Unscheduled Procedures 3% :
• Including Emergency patient care services and other unscheduled care.
• Cleaning 3% :
• Includes sterilization, work area, soaking instruments and decontamination.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Three (3) years recent experience in Cardiac Perfusion required.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of clinical perfusion.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support
• Clinical Perfusionist Certificate from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Additional Requirements :

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of cardiac transducers, monitoring systems, cell savers, auto transfusion devices, cardiopulmonary bypass pump, EKG strip recorders and other cardiovascular intraoperative equipment and related supplies.

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum three (3) years experience working in Adult open-heart surgeries required.

Notes :

• If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 6 : 30 am-6 : 00 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 6 : 30 am to 3 : 00 pm.
• Call standby on weekends, holidays and off-hours required.
30+ days ago