Perfusionist - PRN, Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart, SOM-Surgery

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Perfusionist operates the cardiopulmonary bypass machine in the operating room during open-heart surgery. This role also involves monitoring and operating the cell saver, blood gas analyzer, activating clotting time heparin analyzer, and intra-aortic balloon pump during medical procedures where artificial support or temporary replacement of a patient's circulatory or respiratory functions is necessary.

Requirements

Must meet minimum certification requirements by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). If not certified, required post-hire within one year.
Teaching skills.
Leadership skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Supportive of organization/administrative goals and objectives.
Collaboration skills.
Computer skills.
Organizational skills.
Able to read and interpret scientific data.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the physician, performs extracorporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support, counterpulsation, circulatory support/ventricular assistance, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, blood conservation techniques/auto transfusion, and myocardial preservation.
Monitors and analyzes anticoagulation, hematological, and physiological functions and blood/gas chemistry.
Induces and reverses hypothermia/hyperthermia; performs hemodilution and hemofiltration; administers medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.
Provides educational in-services to multidisciplinary members of the healthcare team on safe and effective operation of equipment and care of the patient.
Conducts periodic in-service training on cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for residents, students, and nurses.
Assesses function of equipment and evaluates by means of quality control protocols.
Maintains equipment maintenance records and inventory.
Researches equipment needs.
Collaborates with hospital management and departments to assure provision of equipment and supplies.
Collects, analyzes, disseminates, and maintains data on cardiac surgery patients as appropriate.
Participates in databased performance improvement programs.
Researches new products and devises new design plans for efficiency and cost containment while preserving high quality standards and outcomes.
Participates in professional organizations and related research activities.
Prepares manuscripts for publication and presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
Reviews current extracorporeal literature and participates in continuing education seminars.
Provides on-call coverage for routine and emergency cardiovascular procedures.