Staff Perfusionist - Full-time (with on-call rotation) - Jeff. Hwy. - New Orleans

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job conducts adult acardiopulmonary bypass, provides ventricular assist support, provides Intra Aortic Balloon Pump support, and conducts ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. May also be required to perform auto transfusion, physiological monitoring, hemofiltration including acute dialysis, and operate various blood analyzers. Ochsner Health System has an exciting opportunity to join the innovative, quality-driven perfusion department at our main campus hospital in New Orleans, LA!! We support a wide range of services and have a very comprehensive scope of practice, including cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, ECMO, LVAD insertion and monitoring, including Heartmate 2 and 3, TandemHeart, and Impella, intra-aortic balloon pumps, HIPEC, and thoracic transplants. Additionally, we are the only LVAD and thoracic transplant center in the state. Come join us for an exciting opportunity in a growing cardiac surgery program in the best city in the South!! This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Completion of a formal training program in Extracorporeal Technology
• Certified, or eligible for certification, by The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Current license as a Perfusionist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical OR ability to obtain a state license .
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working as a team member in order to deliver a high level of patient care by exercising sound clinical judgment with a cooperative attitude.
• Works calmly in high-pressure situations.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of a wide variety of life support devices.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, with on call rotation such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, as well as on call with responding to call backs within 45 minutes of request.

Nice To Haves

• 2 yrs experience
• Will consider strong new graduates

Responsibilities

• Conducts Cardiopulmonary Bypass and other mechanical circulatory support procedures.
• Follows departmental compliance standards.
• Maintains and develops technical and clinical skills.
• Adapts to changes in technology and working environment in a positive and constructive manner.
• Assists with the day-to-day operation of the department – training new employees, working on projects, educating perfusion students, etc.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees