Perfusionist - Per Diem
About The Position
Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health. Per Diem Perfusionist - What you will do: Providing clinical perfusion under direct supervision of the surgeon and anesthesiologist, the bypass circuit is constructed in accordance to the OR standards of sterile technique. Assists in the post operative phase; Prepares equipment such as cardiac monitor system, oxygen tank and intravenous fluids for safe transfer from the OR; Assists the anesthesiologist in transfer of patient to critical care unit; Participates as a team member in the care of the patient undergoing open heart surgery and assists the nurse in pre-op preparation of the patient; Assists the anesthesiologist during induction; takes competent actions to ensure patient's safety; Provides ventricular assist and long term support devices as necessary; the application and operation of the ventricular assist and/or long term support device is undertaken with the guidance of the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist; Participates in other extracorpeal procedures as able; Conducts calibration with documentation of GEM-6 blood gas and electrolyte analyzer. Lab values are utilized for cardiovascular cases; Operates cell salvage system routinely for cardiovascular cases; Candidate will be response for assisting in ordering supplies and equipment; Assumes on-call responsibilities as necessary.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of perfusion
- High School Diploma
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) Required
Responsibilities
- Providing clinical perfusion under direct supervision of the surgeon and anesthesiologist
- Assists in the post operative phase
- Prepares equipment for safe transfer from the OR
- Assists the anesthesiologist in transfer of patient to critical care unit
- Participates as a team member in the care of the patient undergoing open heart surgery and assists the nurse in pre-op preparation of the patient
- Assists the anesthesiologist during induction
- Provides ventricular assist and long term support devices as necessary
- Participates in other extracorpeal procedures as able
- Conducts calibration with documentation of GEM-6 blood gas and electrolyte analyzer
- Operates cell salvage system routinely for cardiovascular cases
- Assisting in ordering supplies and equipment
- Assumes on-call responsibilities as necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
