Perfusionist - Per Diem - La Jolla - Varied Shifts
About The Position
The Perfusionist ensures appropriate patient care by continuously monitoring cardiopulmonary bypass, related technology, and patient status. They assess patient status, identify problems associated with cardiopulmonary bypass, and initiate and evaluate interventions in collaboration with physicians and in accordance with program protocols. They consult the attending physician when a patient's condition or protocol limits or directives are in question. Working closely with other team members and health care providers, the Perfusionist provides care in accordance with the patient's individualized care plan and follows program policies, guidelines, and quality measures. The Perfusionist independently operates extracorporeal circulatory and ancillary equipment during medical situations requiring temporary support or replacement of cardiac and/or respiratory function. As directed by the attending physician or delegate, they monitor and manage the patient's altered physiological functions throughout extracorporeal circulation. This is a per diem position working 8-hour shifts in La Jolla. Expected hours are 0630–1430.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Perfusion program with a BA/BS.
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), or Board Eligible.
- Clinical knowledge of providing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for adult cardiac surgery.
- Clinical knowledge of providing CPB for ventricular assist device implantation.
- Clinical knowledge of mechanical circulatory support devices, including VAD and Impella.
- Ability to work long hours while remaining alert and attentive to duties.
- High degree of innovation and organizational skills.
- High accountability for independent and interdependent decision-making under minimal supervision.
- Current American Heart Association BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of experience as a Perfusionist.
Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor cardiopulmonary bypass, related technology, and patient status.
- Assess patient status, identify problems associated with cardiopulmonary bypass, and initiate and evaluate interventions consistent with physician collaboration and program protocols.
- Consult the attending physician when patient condition or protocol limits or directives are in question.
- Work with team members and health care providers to provide care in accordance with the patient's individualized care plan.
- Follow program policies, guidelines, and quality measures.
- Independently operate extracorporeal circulatory and ancillary equipment when temporary support or replacement of cardiac and/or respiratory function is necessary.
- Monitor and manage the patient's altered physiological functions throughout extracorporeal circulation, as directed by the attending physician or delegate.
