Cardioperfusionist 1

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a qualified Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist to support cardiac and non-cardiac procedures. The role involves preparing for procedures, calculating perfusion requirements, and ensuring patient safety through precise monitoring of flows, pressures and temperature.

Ideal candidates have accredited perfusion training, a master's or bachelor's degree, and state licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited cardiopulmonary perfusion program with a master's or bachelor's degree; master's preferred.
• Preferred two years experience; new grads welcome; Certified or eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Connecticut State Perfusion License or ABCP Certified; must obtain license within one year of hire.
• Requires analytical, organizational and oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for cardiac and non-cardiac procedures and calculate perfusion requirements.
• Conduct perfusion techniques and monitor patient status to maintain vital signs, flows and pressures.
• Maintain CCP status through meetings, inservices and publications.
• Work well as a team member, lending assistance when needed.
• Complete competency checklist or in-service review.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Cardio-respiratory systems

Medical equipment operation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Accredited perfusion program degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

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

Preferred two years experience with a bachelor's or master's degree. New grads welcome to apply. Certified or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

LICENSURE

Connecticut State Perfusion License/ABCP Certified Clinical Perfusionist preferred or must obtain 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.

YNHHS Requisition ID 192634