Staff Perfusionist (Full Time)

St. Luke's University Health Network•Easton, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Perfusionist is responsible for the appropriate selection and safe, effective, operation of equipment necessary for extracorporeal circulation, auto transfusion and cardiac assist using sterile technique as applicable under the direction of a physician. The perfusionist will also be expected to effectively communicate and work cooperatively with physicians, physician assistants, nursing personnel, and other surgical services team members. St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem and Easton, PA is accepting applications for a full-time, Staff Perfusionist position. Experience, teamwork and stability are hallmarks of this longstanding, hospital-based service. This rare opportunity allows you to work with an experienced and stable team of 5 perfusionists, experienced and stable team of cardiac surgeons, an outstanding working relationship with cardiac surgeons, anesthesia providers, PA’s, nurses and cardiovascular service line leadership, and join in the excitement of working in all new cardiac operating rooms, hybrid operating room and ICU.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited perfusion training program
Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or certification eligible
Pennsylvania license to practice as a perfusionist
Team focused with sound clinical judgement and good communication skills
Graduate of an approved school of cardiovascular perfusion accredited by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
Knowledge of principles, theories, and practice of extracorporeal blood circulation and related disciplines.
Knowledge of sterile, surgical, and operating room technique.
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) or certification eligible by ABCP.
Licensed as Perfusionist in State of Pennsylvania or eligible for Pennsylvania perfusionist licensure as issued by State Board of Medicine.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred. New graduates will be considered
Experience with minimally invasive cardiac surgery is beneficial

Responsibilities

Adult Cardiac Surgery, 750+ procedures CABG, valve repair/replacement, LVAD, thoracic aortic, TAVR
Autotransfusion, ECMO, HIPEC
Work cooperatively with physicians, physician assistants, nursing personnel and other surgical services team members
On Call Required
Performance of extracorporeal circulation with heart/lung machine including setup, operation, troubleshooting, dismantling and cleanup for routine and emergency cardiac surgery.
Setup, operation, troubleshooting, dismantling and cleanup of equipment for auto transfusion and platelet-rich-plasma blood component therapy in cardiac, vascular, trauma, orthopedic and surgical services as necessary and requested by attending surgeon.
Setup, operation and troubleshooting of intra aortic balloon pump (IABP).
Standby for high risk procedures in Operating Room, Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Suite.
Performance of “special applications” extracorporeal circulation including but not limited to ventricular assist, ECMO, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemo perfusion, liver chemo perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass for hypothermia.
Equipment selection, setup, operation, troubleshooting, dismantling and cleanup.
Perform, analyze, interpret and respond to results of coagulation testing, blood gas analysis and hematologic tests including point-of-care testing.
Performance of continuous quality analysis/monitoring.
Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and calibration of heart/lung machine and ancillary perfusion services equipment.
Stock/replenish extracorporeal and related supplies.
Perform charting in patient medical record and Perfusion Department logs.
Data collection, audit and analysis of Perfusion Department and Cardiac Surgery Service records.
On-call on shared rotation for cardiac surgery, trauma service, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery on 24 hour/day, 7 day/week, 52 week/year basis.
Maintain a high level of expertise in extracorporeal circulation and clinical knowledge through routine review of relevant literature and attendance at seminars.
Give lectures, talks, presentations to students and hospital staff as required.