Perfusionist

Conifer Health Solutions•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

Operates extracorporeal circulatory equipment to support or replace a patient’s cardiopulmonary or circulatory function, monitors the patient’s physiological functions, and operates autologous blood equipment to conserve the patient’s blood supply. Coordinates and communicates patient care activities with team members, maintains effective communication with coworkers, parents, and other departments, and supports nursing personnel through education and clinical resource assistance. Maintains clinical proficiency through direct patient care and continuing education on new technologies, treatments, and modalities. Reviews patient records for clinically pertinent information and develops and implements a perfusion plan of care before procedures. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Professional training as a clinical perfusionist.
1–2 years of clinical experience required.
Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, communicate, and appropriately delegate patient care activities to team members.
Maintain effective communication with coworkers, parents, and other departments to clarify and meet customer needs.
Maintain clinical proficiency through direct patient care.
Maintain knowledge of new technologies, treatments, and modalities through continuing education.
Act as a resource and educator for nursing personnel.
Review patient records for clinically pertinent information.
Develop and implement a perfusion plan of care before procedures.
Operate extracorporeal circulatory equipment to support or replace a patient’s cardiopulmonary or circulatory function.
Monitor patients’ physiological functions.
Operate autologous blood equipment to conserve patients’ blood supply.
Perform related duties as required.