Perfusionist II - Surgery Perfusionist

CHRISTUS Health•Longview, TX

About The Position

The Perfusionist is responsible for delivering patient care as needed during surgical procedures. The role maintains and operates cardiopulmonary pumps, Cell Saver and autotransfusion equipment, and intra-aortic balloon pumps during invasive cardiovascular procedures, while providing assistance to physicians and staff. The Perfusionist operates life-support equipment for patients undergoing open-heart surgery, including cardiopulmonary bypass machines, and sets up and operates left- and/or right-heart bypass pumps, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation equipment, artificial heart console systems, and intra-aortic balloon pumping systems. The role requires knowledge of heparin, protamine, and anticoagulation-titration analysis systems, and may serve in an advisory capacity to the surgeon responsible for ordering cardiac drugs. The Perfusionist sets up and operates autotransfusion equipment for cardiovascular, orthopedic, vascular, and other procedures when required. Patient-management knowledge and proficiency include anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, cardiology, surgical techniques, physiologic monitoring, and patient care. The role also includes reviewing histology and anatomy relevant to understanding the patient’s disease process; assisting with IABP setup and insertion in settings such as the OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, and ICU; ordering supplies and supporting organizational activity needs; maintaining and cleaning heart-lung machines according to manufacturer recommendations; and assisting with data required for Quality and Infection Control. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The associate may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. CHRISTUS Health reserves the right to revise or change duties and responsibilities as needs arise.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited perfusionist program is required.
BLS certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience preferred.
Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred.
Perfusionist state licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care as needed during surgical procedures.
Maintain and operate cardiopulmonary pumps, Cell Saver and autotransfusion equipment, and intra-aortic balloon pumps during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
Provide assistance to physicians and staff as needed.
Operate the cardiopulmonary bypass machine for patients undergoing open-heart surgery.
Set up and operate left- and/or right-heart bypass pumps.
Operate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation equipment and total or partial artificial heart console systems.
Set up and operate intra-aortic balloon pumping systems.
Demonstrate knowledge of heparin, protamine, and anticoagulation-titration analysis systems.
Serve in an advisory capacity to the surgeon responsible for ordering cardiac drugs.
Set up and operate autotransfusion equipment when required for cardiovascular, orthopedic, vascular, and other surgical procedures.
Apply patient-management knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, cardiology, surgical techniques, physiologic monitoring, and patient care.
Review basic histology and anatomy relevant to understanding the patient’s disease process.
Assist with IABP setup and insertion in settings including the OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, and ICU.
Ensure supplies are ordered and organizational activity needs are met.
Clean and maintain heart-lung machines according to manufacturer recommendations.
Assist in providing data required for Quality and Infection Control.