Cardiac Perfusionist

Ansible Government Solutions•Richmond, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is recruiting multiple Cardiac Perfusionists to support the Richmond VA Healthcare System located at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249. The work schedule is expected to be Monday-Friday with on call. Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in health care, national security, and information technology.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Education Program School of Perfusion Technology.
Current certification through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
Current AHA BLS and ACLS certification.
Minimum 2 years of perfusion experience.
Minimum 200 clinical perfusion cases completed.
Demonstrated experience with open-heart surgery, autotransfusion, heart-lung machines, membrane oxygenation, left/right heart bypass, intra-aortic balloon pumping, and centrifugal ventricular assist devices.
Current, full, unrestricted license, registration, certification, or credential as required by the profession and applicable state regulations.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite Board-Certified Perfusion Services for veteran patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures.
Assist Cardio-Thoracic Surgery with open-heart surgeries, valve replacement procedures, and emergency cardiac procedures.
Prepare, operate, and maintain heart-lung machines, autotransfusion pumps, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and centrifugal ventricular assist devices.
Maintain extracorporeal circulation during surgical procedures.
Maintain appropriate blood volume and circulation support during surgery.
Prevent shock and air emboli during procedures.
Assemble equipment and supplies for emergent cardiopulmonary support situations.
Support patients requiring ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), balloon pump therapy, and other advanced circulatory support modalities.
Review patient records and surgical plans prior to procedures.
Document treatment plans and patient care in the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Complete and maintain transfusion documentation, including SF-518 forms.
Enter assessments, treatment plans, outcomes, and follow-up recommendations into patient records within required timeframes.
Ensure compliance with privacy, HIPAA, and VA documentation requirements.
Participate in quality improvement activities and meetings as required.
Attend staff meetings as directed by Surgical Service leadership.
Complete QA/QI documentation for procedures, complications, and outcomes.
Complete weekly timesheets and attendance documentation.
Report patient safety incidents within 24 hours.