Perfusionist - Full Time

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

143d • $82 - $93

About The Position

The Perfusionist is responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. All actions of the Perfusionist are performed as prescribed by an attending physician and in accordance with SHC policy. Perfusionists perform all routine and advanced clinical and non-clinical functions as described in Perfusion Service Protocols, Policies and Guidelines and in conformance with the Scope of Practice outlined in the California Perfusion Titling Act (Business & Professions Code 2590) as well as the Ethical Standards of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). Under the direction of and in consultation with a physician(s), Perfusionists set up and operate the heart-lung machine and other sophisticated equipment used in the operating room, such as physiological monitoring instrumentation, and related ancillary equipment, which keeps the patient alive while a surgeon is operating on them by supporting their circulatory and respiratory functions. The Perfusionist manages the patient's altered physiological functions throughout the procedure.

Requirements

• Education, training, and clinical experience in perfusion that meet the requirements of the State of California.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in operating and modifying extracorporeal circulation and cardio-pulmonary support systems.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and extracorporeal circulation technology.
• Knowledge of cardiac disease, defects, and congenital anomalies.
• Knowledge of pharmacology of blood, fluids and medications administration and interaction with extra-corporeal devices.
• Ability to fully take part in on-call duties required by the surgery service.
• A high degree of discretion and judgment is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in operating various types of perfusion equipment.
• Provide special perfusion services as described under the guidelines found in the established manual of clinical protocols and procedures of SHC.
• Identify the needs of the patient regarding types of equipment, priming solution, and methodology in consultation with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Communicate accurate information to the surgeon and the anesthesiologist pertaining to the patient response to the extracorporeal procedure.
• Provide adequate 'Conduct of Perfusion' for each patient undergoing cardiac surgery utilizing the heart-lung machine.
• Maintains aseptic technique in assembling and operating perfusion equipment.
• Record and maintain all data pertinent to extracorporeal procedures to ensure that an adequate record of the procedure is developed.
• Participate in the education of Hospital staff, Nursing staff, and associate Perfusionist as appropriate.
• Assist in administration and department operation, including all follow-up documentation and reporting.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• disability_insurance
• paid_holidays
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees