Purpose
The Perfusionist is a highly skilled medical technologist responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment, such as heart-lung machines, during cardiovascular surgeries. Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support, the Perfusionist works closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and surgical technologists. The Perfusionist ensures the safe management of patients' circulatory and respiratory functions during surgery, monitors vital signs, and administers medications and blood products.
Responsibilities
Operation of Extracorporeal Equipment
- Operates heart-lung machines and other extracorporeal circulation devices during surgeries.
- Monitors and adjusts equipment settings to maintain optimal patient conditions.
- Ensures the safe and effective operation of all perfusion equipment.
Patient Monitoring
- Monitors patients' vital signs and physiological functions during surgery.
- Assesses and responds to changes in patients' conditions.
- Communicates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.
Medication and Blood Product Administration
- Administers medications and blood products through perfusion equipment.
- Ensures accurate dosage and delivery of medications.
- Maintains records of administered substances.
Equipment Maintenance and Management
- Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of perfusion equipment.
- Ensures all equipment is in good working condition.
- Manages inventory of supplies and equipment.
Documentation and Record Keeping
- Maintains accurate patient records, documenting procedures and outcomes.
- Prepares reports for the surgical team and hospital administration.
- Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Perfusion Technology or a related field.
- 2 years of relevant clinical experience in perfusion.
- Certification as a Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Perfusion Technology or a related field.
- 5 years of clinical experience in a hospital or surgical setting.
- Experience with advanced perfusion techniques and equipment.
- Advanced certification in specialized perfusion techniques.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Salary Range
$150,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Environment and Equipment
- Standard office equipment
- Repetitive use of a keyboard
- Lifting and Moving
- May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Required Materials
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