Perfusionist - Atrium Health CMC Main PRN
About The Position
Provides safe operation of extra-corporeal perfusion equipment during open-heart procedures and liver transplants. Provides long-term cardiac and/or respiratory support for compromised patients via ECMO support or centrifugal ventricular support. Provides short-term cardiopulmonary support during open heart procedures. Performs rapid infusion, cardioplegia administration, hemoconcentration, hemodiafiltration, and modified ultrafiltration. Stands by during certain catherization lab procedures and surgical procedures. Ensures proper assembly, set up and priming of all perfusion equipment for use in various environments including: operating room, catherization lab, and intensive care units. Procures platelet gel according to industry standards. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Requirements
- Perfusionist license issued by the state of Wisconsin
- Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Cardiovascular Technology.
- Typically requires 3 years of experience in pumping perfusion cases.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills; with a high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and human relations skills.
- Excellent patient assessment skills.
- Demonstrated writing, editing and research skills.
- Ability to work within stressful situations, and to exercise sound judgment in complex situations.
- Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and electronic medical records.
Nice To Haves
- If new grad, may work under temp license until able to complete certification.
Responsibilities
- Provides safe operation of extra-corporeal perfusion equipment during open-heart procedures and liver transplants.
- Provides long-term cardiac and/or respiratory support for compromised patients via ECMO support or centrifugal ventricular support.
- Provides short-term cardiopulmonary support during open heart procedures.
- Performs rapid infusion, cardioplegia administration, hemoconcentration, hemodiafiltration, and modified ultrafiltration.
- Stands by during certain catherization lab procedures and surgical procedures.
- Ensures proper assembly, set up and priming of all perfusion equipment for use in various environments including: operating room, catherization lab, and intensive care units.
- Procures platelet gel according to industry standards.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
