Clinical Perfusionist, Tisch Hospital

NYU Langone Health•New York, NY

10d•$97,590 - $162,650

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Clinical Perfusionist for Tisch Hospital. The successful candidate assesses, plans, and implements patient care requirements and treatment for extracorporeal services throughout the perioperative period. The role provides perfusion services during cardiac and other procedures, monitors patients’ physiological status, operates perfusion equipment, supports patient safety and infection control, and documents patient care in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in basic science, nursing, biomedical or bioclinical engineering, or a related field.
New York State Permit in Clinical Perfusion required.
Experience caring for patients from pediatric through geriatric age groups.
Knowledge and operating skills with perfusion-related equipment and procedures, including cardiac surgery, liver transplantation, rapid infusion, intra-aortic balloon pump, cell salvage, ventricular assist support systems, ECMO, and emergency cardiopulmonary support outside the operating room.
Strong interpersonal skills in routine and crisis situations.
Ability to collect and understand data and use outcomes management in daily patient-care activities.
Excellent problem-solving skills in mechanical and knowledge-related situations.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Membership in a professional organization is desirable.
American Board of Certified Clinical Perfusionists certification or eligibility for board certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ physiological parameters during procedures, recognize emergencies, and respond by expediting treatment.
Assess patients’ needs in consideration of age, culture, spiritual, educational, and healthcare factors.
Perform arterial and venous blood gas, hematocrit, potassium, and activated clotting time testing; communicate relevant patient status information.
Assess and communicate blood and blood-product needs to the surgeon and complete blood administration records.
Review the patient’s medical record before each procedure and document pertinent information on the perfusion record.
Prepare the extracorporeal circuit in a timely manner and complete the pre-bypass checklist before bypass.
Initiate and operate the heart/lung machine at the cardiac surgeon’s direction to provide extracorporeal perfusion.
Adapt the perfusion system to surgical technique or changes in patient parameters in communication with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.
Provide extracorporeal services according to departmental policies and procedures, including bypass, off-pump procedures, cardioplegia delivery, MUF, circulatory arrest, R.A.P., cardiac output and blood volume maintenance, CPB gas-flow maintenance, auto-transfusion, ventricular assist devices, and management of activated clotting time during CPB.
Use safety devices and remain attentive and available for assigned procedures and bypass duties; ensure adequate perfusionist coverage when leaving the area.
When serving as backup perfusionist, circulate through active cardiac procedures and remain available to assist the primary perfusionist.
Apply knowledge of pharmacology and communicate patient-care information using appropriate phone techniques.
Follow isolation principles, universal precautions, departmental infection-control procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements; promptly remove blood from the work area.
Set up supplies for cardiac cases, maintain inventory and daily stocks of perfusion and cardioplegia supplies, and report supply needs to the manager.
Dispose of contaminated waste appropriately, label and date medications, and discard unused medication appropriately.
Disassemble, clean, and inspect equipment after each case and report abnormal findings to the perfusion manager.
Help maintain a safe environment by reporting faulty equipment, keeping access clear, and communicating with patients, families, and coworkers; comply with the operating-room dress code.
Document patient physiological status and procedure information, including bypass and cross-clamp times, ABGs, ACT, and temperature; maintain secure computer entries and complete order entry according to hospital policy.