CardioPerfusionist

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks a qualified perfusionist to support cardiac and non-cardiac procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, perfusion technique execution, and continuous monitoring of vital signs during procedures.

Ideal candidates will hold an accredited perfusion degree, be board-certified or eligible, and obtain Connecticut licensure within one year. Strong teamwork and communication are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited cardiopulmonary perfusion program with a master's or bachelor's degree.
• Board certification or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Connecticut State Perfusion License/ABCP certified within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for cardiac and non-cardiac procedures and assesses patient medical status.
• Conducts perfusion techniques and monitors patient status to maintain vitals and support.
• Maintains CCP status through meetings, inservices and publications and keeps current with new perfusion technology.
• Collaborates with the team and other staff to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Perfusion knowledge

Education

Cardiopulmonary perfusion degree

Tools

Perfusion equipment

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient's cardiopulmonary/, circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables., Scope of Practice, These duties, upon prescription by a physician and in accordance with hospital policy include, but are not limited to, the safe performance and/or management of:, Extra-corporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support, Counter-pulsation, Circulatory support/ventricular assistance, Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Blood conservation techniques/auto-transfusion, Myocardial preservation, Anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring/analysis, Physiological monitoring/analysis, Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring/analysis, Induction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversal, Hemodilution, Hemo-filtration/Ultra-filtration, Administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extra-corporeal circuit, Documentation associated with described duties, Other duties may include:, Isolated limb/organ perfusion, Electro-physiological analysis, Organ preservation, Dialysis assistance

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Prepares for cardiac and non-cardiac procedures.
  • 1.1Assesses patient medical status and calculates perfusion requirements (i.e. blood flow, BSA, CI).
• 2.Conducts perfusion techniques.
  • 2.1Monitors perfusion procedures and patient status to maintain appropriate patient vital signs, flows, temperature, pressure, etc.
• 3.Education
  • 3.1Maintains CCP status through meetings, inservices and publications. Keeps current with new developments in perfusion technology and cardiac surgery.
• 4.Communication and Interaction
  • 4.1Works well as a team member, lending assistance when needed.
• 5.Competency Checklist or In-service Review
  • 5.1ACT

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited cardiopulmonary perfusion program with a masters degree or a bachelors degree. Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited university with a bachelor's or master's degree. Certified or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

LICENSURE

Connecticut State Perfusion License/ABCP Certified Clinical Perfusionist within one year of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

anatomy and cardio-respiratory systems, specialized medical, mechanical and electronic equipment, medical, clinical and surgical procedures and practices, hospital organization and administrative policies and procedures. Requires analytical, organizational and oral and written communication skills.