Clinical Perfusionist | NY
DirectShifts is looking for a Perfusionist who'd be responsible for a wide range of mechanical life support systems. This position is based in the Cardiac Services Department and provides clinical service throughout the department.
Responsibilities:
- Understands and adheres to the facilities' Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
- Performs Intraoperative Autotransfusion during procedures when significant amounts of blood loss are expected; independently operates the autotransfusion device, ensuring a safe blood product
- Provides technical management of the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) during invasive placement in the Operating Room, I.C.U., or Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
- Ensures optimal performance of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
- Performs Hemofiltration; provides for excess intravascular and interstitial fluid removal from patients undergoing cardiac surgery
- Assembles, primes, re-circulates, and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of heart-lung bypass
- In consultation with the surgeon, modifies extracorporeal circuit and/or incorporates the use of special equipment to accommodate operative procedure to be performed
- Monitors and observes the operation of the heart-lung machine and makes adjustments as required based on patient’s physiologic parameters
- Obtains and runs blood samples during cardiac procedures
- Responsible for the administration of medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit
- Performs advanced blood therapies including PRP, Platelet Gel, hemofiltration, and autotransfusion
- Maintains adequate record keeping during surgical procedures
- Disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment following termination of the procedure
- Participates in service-line “on-call” responsibilities.
- Assists in instructing advanced practice providers and nursing staff with understanding cardiopulmonary bypass and IABP
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and graduate of Perfusion program
- Three (3) years of post-training clinical experience providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) as recognized by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
- CPR certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire
DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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