Description
Perfusionists are daily
supervised and given routine work assignments and responsibilities by the
Director. Perform assigned clinical and non-clinical functions as directed and
supervised by the Director, and/or perform specialized perfusion services in
conjunction with assistance of a Senior Perfusionist and the Attending Cardiac
Surgeon.
Under the order of the Attending
Physician, the Perfusionist provides patient care in the form of
support services of extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation, myocardial
and/or organ protection and preservation, blood component and drug/fluid
administration. This includes assembly and operation of the heart-lung machine
and extracorporeal circuits, operation of heater, coolers and cardioplegia
delivery systems, also blood concentrators, coagulation monitors and long-term
assist devices, etc. This may include operation of devices such as adult IABP,
VAS, ECMO and CPS.
Salary Range: $87.42 to $96.53 hourly
Qualifications
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Minimum 2 years of adult and 6 months pediatric
experience required.
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BA/BS degree required.
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CCP (ABCP) withing 24 months of graduation required.
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BLS from American Heart Association or American
Red Cross
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