Perfusionist

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• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Equivalent from an accredited Cardiovascular Perfusion Program Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience is strongly preferred

• Extensive knowledge of coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and clinical management of patients.
• Ability to work within a team environment with individuals of varying abilities and responsibilities.
• Must be able to interact with physicians and provide them with interpretation of data collected.
• Able to handle emergency and stressful situations and must be able to take call.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of perfusion practices and equipment and cardiovascular surgery procedures and terminology.

• Georgia Clinical Perfusionist Required
• Basic Life Support or BLS-Instructor or BLS-Provisional Required

• If the candidate is a new graduate of an accredited perfusion program, they must complete American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certification within 12 months of start date (Required).

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Prepares for Cases
  * Selects necessary supplies for the procedure, and appropriately assembles and prepares all perfusion equipment (including, but not limited to: cardiopulmonary bypass system, cardioplegia delivery system, ultrafiltration, autotransfusion, etc.).
  * Perfusion record, worksheet and related paperwork are accurately completed and an appropriate action is formulated based on the individual patient condition (including, but not limited to: knowledge of patient’s history, pre-op status, lab and cardiac cath. reports, etc.).
  * Awareness of the hazards of body fluids, proper precautions and disposition of soiled equipment in a proper place is demonstrated in daily practice
   
• Manages the equipment and supply maintenance.
  * Equipment is cleaned in an appropriate and timely manner.
  * Equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  * Appropriate supplies in perfusion carts are maintained.
  * Supplies are tracked within the department and apprises the appropriate personnel of inventory level.
   
• Performs those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system of the patient.
  * A working knowledge of cardiopulmonary bypass equipment, anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of cardiopulmonary bypass is demonstrated on a daily basis.
  * Critical situations pertaining to support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system of the patient are recognized and reacted to in an appropriate manner, including proper communication with the attending surgeon.
  * Appropriate changes are made, as needed, in therapy when presented with changing conditions, including administration of medication, anesthetic gases and blood components.
  * Aspects of cardiopulmonary bypass are documented in an appropriate and timely manner.
  * A working knowledge of cardioplegia delivery systems, including antegrade, retrograde and cerebral perfusion.
  * All perfusion equipment and supplies necessary for the procedure are assembled and prepared according to policy and procedure.
  * A working knowledge of autotransfusion is safely demonstrated on a daily basis.
  * A working knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of an intra-aortic balloon pump is routinely demonstrated.
  * Aspects of support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system are documented in an appropriate and timely manner.
  * A working knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of ventricular assist devices are routinely demonstrated.
  * A working knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is routinely demonstrated.
  * A working knowledge of the Blood Gas analyzer, including Quality Control, is routinely demonstrated.
  * A working knowledge of the Activated Clotting Time machine, including Quality Control, is routinely demonstrated.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
  * Positive, professional demeanor is projected through verbal and non-verbal communications.
  * Information for patients and staff is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
  * Interpersonal conflicts are resolved using appropriate methods and organizational resources, including but not limited to Employee Relations Services and Faculty Employee Assistance Program.
  * Diverse perspectives are acknowledged; language and behaviors are modeled that build inclusiveness in the work environment.
  * Ideas and suggestions are clearly communicated.
  * Clarification of communication is requested when appropriate.
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• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

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