Peds Perfusionist, Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, SOM-Surgery

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To operate the cardiopulmonary bypass machine in the operating room during open-heart surgery; monitor/operate the cell saver, blood gas analyzer, activating clotting time heparin analyzer, and intra-aortic balloon pump during any medical procedure in which it is necessary to artificially support or temporarily replace a patient's circulatory or respiratory functions.

Requirements

Must meet minimum certification requirements by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). If not certified, required post-hire within one year.
Teaching skills.
Leadership skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Supportive of organization/administrative goals and objectives.
Collaboration skills.
Computer skills.
Organizational skills.
Able to read and interpret scientific data.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the physician, performs extracorporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support, counterpulsation, circulatory support/ventricular assistance, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, blood conservation techniques/auto transfusion, and myocardial preservation.
Monitors and analyzes anticoagulation, hematological, and physiological functions and blood/gas chemistry.
Induces and reverses hypothermia/hyperthermia; performs hemodilution and hemofiltration; administers medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.
Provides educational in-services to multidisciplinary members of the healthcare team on safe and effective operation of equipment and care of the patient.
Conducts periodic in-service training on cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for residents, students, and nurses.
Assesses function of equipment and evaluates by means of quality control protocols.
Maintains equipment maintenance records and inventory. Researches equipment needs.
Collaborates with hospital management and departments to assure provision of equipment and supplies.
Collects, analyzes, disseminates, and maintains data on cardiac surgery patients as appropriate. Participates in databased performance improvement programs.
Researches new products and devises new design plans for efficiency and cost containment while preserving high quality standards and outcomes.
Participates in professional organizations and related research activities. Prepares manuscripts for publication and presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
Reviews current extracorporal literature and participates in continuing education seminars.
Provides on-call coverage for routine and emergency cardiovascular procedures.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.