Perfusionist 1

FMOLHS•Jackson, MS

22h

About The Position

Under the direction/collaboration with a physician, provide patient care in support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the circulatory system. Providing expert care coverage for cardiopulmonary bypass, cell saver, balloon pump, off pump CAB, TAVR, and minimally invasive surgery. Responsible for the upkeep of Perfusion related equipment and the management of related data. Reports to the Manager/Director of Cardiovascular Surgery.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited school of Perfusion.
1 year of experience in Perfusion or 1 year of healthcare experience
Must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical condition, age, limitations and planned procedures.
Computer and communication skills, both verbal and written are needed.
Current BLS.
Must have Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or be eligible to sit for boards.

Responsibilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Matches skill level of personnel with patient needs; schedules according to census and acuity.
Evaluates patient care and communicates pertinent information.
Uses team approach to achieve goals.
Assures compliance with requirements.
Directs and evaluates staff to provide safe nursing care; maintains a unit environment assuring clinical excellence.
Utilizes hospital's information system; assures that budgetary guidelines are met; responsible for cost efficiency.
Promotes staff empowerment and public relations.
Promotes customer satisfaction.
Maintains a Christian nurturing and healing environment.
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty.
Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
Transferring, repositioning patients.
Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions.
Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
Optimal auditory acuity required.
Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.
Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit.
Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential.
Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced.
Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility.
Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances.
Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply.
Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.
Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
Position involves frequent lifting and moving of patients and long periods of standing while wearing protective radiation attire including lead apron.