Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist, PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: MCJCHV Perfusion Job Summary: Performs functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient during routine and/or long term (ventricular assist and/or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) support under occasional guidance. Performs ancillary duties as assigned by Chief Perfusionist or attending surgeon. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist provides extracorporeal support to patients during heart surgery and management of the heart lung machine for patients at Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital in the population for which cardiac surgery or circulatory support is required.. The perfusionist is independently responsible for a wide range of mechanical life support systems. This position is based in cardiac surgery department but due to the nature of the work provides clinical service throughout the institution on neonatal, infant, pediatric and adolescents. The technical complexity of this position requires the incumbent to have an understanding of cardiac, congenital pediatrics, pulmonary, vascular, and orthotopic transplantation procedures. Life support via cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) must be administered to a varied patient population safely and efficiently. The perfusionist conducts CPB independently, working closely with the surgeons, anesthesiologist, and nursing staff in order to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient.

Requirements

• Certified in Cardiovascular Perfusion - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• LIC-Clinical Perfusionist - Tennessee
• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative review of patient medical records and set up, operation and maintenance of the cardiopulmonary bypass machine, extracorporeal circuitry & ancillary equipment required during cardiopulmonary bypass and standby procedures as ordered by attending surgeon(s).
• Intra-operative monitoring as necessary to interpret and/or manipulate perfusion indices within clearly defined protocol parameters including, but not limited to, prime components, thermal regulation, anticoagulation, patient hematocrit, blood flow rates, oxygen supply and consumption, vascular resistance and blood gas management as outlined in the AmSECT Perfusion Scope of Practice.
• Completion of clinical documentation, EMR documentation and pre-bypass checklist per established protocol.
• Maintains competence with routine and non-routine procedures and equipment.
• Functions in the clinical area according to established professional standards-of-care and within clinical scope of practice as outlined by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, American Society of Extracorporeal Technology and American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed