Pediatric Perfusionist (FT/Shift Varies), Arnold Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Arnold Palmer Hospital Perfusion Department is seeking a Pediatric Perfusionist qualified by academic and clinical education to provide extra-corporeal circulation during medical situations where it is necessary to support or replace a person’s cardiopulmonary, circulatory, and/or respiratory function. Under the supervision of a physician, the Clinical Pediatric Perfusionist will operate the Heart-Lung Machine to maintain the circulation and physiologic parameters perioperatively for the patient during congenital cardiac surgical procedures. This role requires critical knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high-intensity interventions, and advanced-level continuous vigilance.

Requirements

Meets all educational requirements to become Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist by the American board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
Must possess a current ABCP certification (CCP) with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). Annual renewal required.
Maintain current BLS/ PALS certification.
Two (2) years of perfusion experience required.
Must pass Certified ECMO Specialist -Pediatric exam (CES-P) within 2 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

ACLS recommended.
Adult ECMO certification (CES-A) recommended.
Previous pediatric perfusion experience recommended.
New grads or no recent peds experience accepted with AVP or Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery approval.

Responsibilities

Assembles and operates the Heart-Lung machine for complex cardiac congenital procedures that require extracorporeal circulation or cardio-pulmonary bypass according to protocols prescribed by the supervising medical staff.
Possesses specialized skill and knowledge unique to neonatal and pediatric extra-corporeal support.
Develops a patient-specific care plan for monitoring patient’s hemodynamics, physiological status, and blood gas management following established protocols to attain expected outcomes.
Prepares and tests equipment to assure proper function prior to initiating extracorporeal support.
Notifies supervising medical staff of any unusual or unexpected events or problems.
Administers blood products, IV solutions, and pharmacologic support required to maintain the appropriate hemodynamics and physiological parameters through the extra-corporeal circuit.
Maintains appropriate and accurate records related to any involved procedure.
Operates Extra-corporeal circulation, Extra-corporeal Life Support, Cardio-Pulmonary Support, and all forms of Ventricular Assist Devices.
Standby for scheduled and emergent cases in multiple locations including but not limited to: the cardiac cath lab, OR suite, multiple ICU settings at both APH/WPH.
Conducts Anticoagulation/Coagulation monitoring and analysis with treatment of related conditions in all Extra-corporeal modalities.
Practices Blood conservation, autotransfusion, and myocardial preservation techniques for complex congenital cardiac procedures.
Performs induction of systemic hypothermia/reversal of systemic Hypothermia.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of cerebral protective methods including Antegrade/Retrograde Cerebral perfusion during circulatory arrest procedures.
Practices Hemodilution techniques as well as hemofiltration and advanced MUF techniques, Hemodialysis modalities required for congenital cardiac procedures accessed through the Extra-corporeal circuit.
Performs vacuum assist and other advanced drainage techniques. Also practices hyperthermic intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (Hipec) and other chemotherapy modalities which are offered system wide.
Demonstrates proficiency with maintenance of equipment, cleans work area, and reports necessary repairs or adjustments through proper channels.
Maintains the perfusion/surgical database.
Demonstrates Age specific knowledge competence to provide necessary care for the age of patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to their needs.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Interprets, adapts, and reacts calmly in stressful conditions.
Adheres to patient and personnel safety procedures (infection prevention, fire safety, electrical safety and chemical hazards).
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.