Perfusionist - Ecmo

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

Performs perfusion practices related to patient-specific support and treatment plans under the direct supervision of an operating surgeon, anesthesiologist, or ICU attending. Prepares and operates cardiopulmonary bypass equipment during open-heart surgery and provides autotransfusion, blood testing, hemoconcentration, and mechanical circulatory support. The role includes on-call responsibility for emergency heart procedures and ECMO as assigned by the director. Employees must maintain confidentiality, follow hospital policies, and conduct themselves in accordance with ethical, corporate compliance, and integrity guidelines. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or hospital administration.

Requirements

Graduation from an ABCP-accredited perfusion program.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Maintain continuing education units (CEUs) for ABCP and TMB licensure.
ABCP certification or obtain certification within two years of hire.
TMB perfusion licensure or obtain licensure within two years of hire.
Maintain current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

Prepare and operate the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during open-heart surgery.
Select the appropriate cardiopulmonary bypass circuit size for each patient.
Select patient-dependent cannula sizes for each procedure.
Monitor and maintain normal patient physiology during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Clearly and efficiently communicate patient changes to the operating surgeon and anesthesia team during procedures.
Provide autotransfusion services during and after cardiac procedures and elsewhere in the hospital as needed.
Provide or direct blood gas analysis, activated clotting time testing, heparin assay analysis, hemoconcentration, and mechanical circulatory support.
Participate in quality control and research opportunities as assigned by the director.
Pursue educational and leadership opportunities to enhance professional growth and clinical expertise.
Take on-call responsibility for emergency heart procedures and ECMO as assigned by the director.
Facilitate communication among members of the health care team.
Communicate with vendor representatives to stay informed about industry innovations.
Ensure appropriate in-service training for staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospital policies, ethical practices, and corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.