Certified Perfusionist

Spectrum Healthcare Resources • Gainesville, FL

19h

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a Certified Perfusionist supporting the Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in Gainesville Florida. The Perfusionist will provide support with procedures and patients that are in the Intensive Care Unit requiring balloon pump/Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support. All Perfusionists shall assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with by-pass surgical cases and valve replacement of various types. The Perfusionists are responsible for preparation, and operation of the heart and lung machines/pumps in conjunction with maintaining a sterile environment for procedures maintaining blood volume in the patients preventing shock or air embolus. Assemble supplies and equipment in preparation to accept patients on extra corporeal circulation in cases of premature cardiac arrest or failure. Other services include preparation, maintenance and operation of VA owned equipment to include the heart lung machine, auto transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump and centrifugal ventricular assist device “At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. EOE / Disability / Vet”

Requirements

• All Perfusionists shall be a graduate of an accredited Allied Health Education Program School of Perfusion Technology
• Board certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• BLS Certified thru AHA
• Minimum of ten years of experience
• Demonstrate evidence of meeting continuing education requirements and shall have performed a minimum of 1000 clinical cases.
• Experience shall be demonstrated in the following areas: Open heart surgery, autotransfusion, heart lung machine, membrane oxygenation, left/right heart bypass, intra-aortic balloon pumping and centrifugal ventricular assist device

Responsibilities

• assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with by-pass surgical cases and valve replacement of various types
• preparation, and operation of the heart and lung machines/pumps in conjunction with maintaining a sterile environment for procedures maintaining blood volume in the patients preventing shock or air embolus
• assemble supplies and equipment in preparation to accept patients on extra corporeal circulation in cases of premature cardiac arrest or failure
• preparation, maintenance and operation of VA owned equipment to include the heart lung machine, auto transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump and centrifugal ventricular assist device

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed