Perfusionist

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

5d

About The Position

The Perfusionist sets up and operates heart/lung machines to perform the functions of patients’ organs during surgery. The role operates equipment to provide bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation or partial bypass, and to alter blood temperature, balance or content. The Perfusionist relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment, works under minimal supervision, and may lead and direct the work of others.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in perfusion or 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program.
• Certified or board eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Licensed as a Perfusionist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, prime, recirculate and test extracorporeal circuits before heart-lung bypass procedures; consult with the surgeon and suggest improvements to circuit performance.
• Continuously monitor patients, record hemodynamic data, assess patients’ metabolic states and perform laboratory tests as needed while providing care professionally.
• Monitor heart-lung machine operation and patient physiologic parameters; make adjustments to maintain adequate perfusion and safe, reliable patient care, and promptly communicate adjustments to the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Investigate new techniques, practices and equipment to identify ways to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services.
• Maintain current expertise by participating in relevant seminars and workshops, attending professional conferences and affiliating with national and state professional organizations.
• Maintain adequate patient anticoagulation and reversal before and after cardiac surgery; calculate heparin and protamine doses based on patient parameters.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed