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Opportunities to join this experienced, close-knit perfusion team do not come around often! We welcome both experienced perfusionists and new graduates, offering an established mentorship program for those beginning their careers. Department: Perfusion
To be discussed in detail during the interview process. On call is 1 in 6. The department see's 500-550 cases per year.
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Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment. Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances. Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.
Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices. Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices.
Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries. Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies. Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate from a Perfusion Program EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Rare driving. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) And Perfusionist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) And Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) And Perfusionist - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) And Perfusionist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work
Variable Shift Job Type: Employee Department: 4404000007 Perfusion Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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