Perfusionist (Contract or Per Diem) - FlexStaff

Northwell•New York, NY

11d•$80 - $150

About The Position

This position involves assembling, priming, re-circulating, and testing the extracorporeal circuit prior to the initiation of heart-lung bypass. The role also includes monitoring and observing the operations of the heart-lung machine during procedures, making necessary adjustments based on the patient's physiologic parameters to maintain adequate perfusion, and administering medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit. Additionally, the Perfusionist will disassemble and clean equipment, maintain adequate supplies, obtain blood samples, and perform advanced blood therapies.

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.