Position Summary
The primary role of the Cardiovascular Perfusionist is to operate the heart-lung machine during cardiopulmonary bypass. The perfusionist must also have the ability to focus and perform during stressful life threatening situations. Secondary roles include but not limited to: Intra-operative blood conservation, arterial venous and cerebral oxygen saturation monitoring, adjunctive therapies for ventricular assist. Functions in supportive roles with other medical specialties in operating room to provide a successful patient outcome. The perfusion staff also provides extended, long-term support of the patient's circulation outside of the operating room environment, i.e., cath lab, and ICU
Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Qualifications: Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Required or 10 plus years of experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Must have clinical exposure to 40 clinical perfusions, either pediatric or adult patients. Required Knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and are necessary. Required Applications of ECMO, long and short term Ventricular assist devices. Required Veno-veno bypass, and vacuum assisted venous drainage, circulatory support, autotransfusion, and laboratory values and interpretation. Required The Perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions, monitoring and is responsible, in consultation with the surgeon for selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used. Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Additional Licenses and Certifications Must be a Certified Clinical Perfusionist or Board eligible as a graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program Required Required Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
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