Perfusionist (Contract or Per-Diem) - FlexStaff
About The Position
This role involves assembling, priming, re-circulating, and testing the extracorporeal circuit prior to the initiation of heart-lung bypass. The Perfusionist will monitor and observe the operations of the heart-lung machine during procedures, making necessary adjustments based on the patient's physiologic parameters to maintain adequate perfusion. Responsibilities also include the administration of medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit, as well as disassembling and cleaning the perfusion equipment post-procedure. The role also entails ordering and maintaining adequate supplies, obtaining blood samples, and performing advanced blood therapies such as PRP, platelet gel, hemofiltration, and autotransfusion. All listed responsibilities are considered essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Current Clinical Perfusionist (ABCP) Certification in New York State, and Current License to practice as a Perfusionist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience, required
Responsibilities
- Assembles, primes, re-circulates, and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of heart-lung bypass.
- Modifies extracorporeal circuit and/or incorporates the use of special equipment to accommodate operative procedure to be performed.
- Makes adjustments, based on the patient's physiologic parameters, as required to maintain adequate perfusion.
- Responsible for the administration of medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.
- Disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment following termination of the procedure.
- Orders and maintains adequate supplies from various departments (e.g. Central Supply, Warehouse, Pharmacy, etc.).
- Monitors and observes the operation of the heart-lung machine.
- Obtains blood samples during procedures.
- Performs advanced blood therapies including PRP, platelet Gel, hemofiltration, and autotransfusion.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
