Clinical Perfusionist Tisch Hospital

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 88 000 - 107 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Clinical Perfusionist for Tisch Hospital. The role involves planning and executing extracorporeal support during the perioperative period, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety and optimal perfusion.

The position requires hands-on expertise with cardiopulmonary bypass, thorough pre-bypass checks, and strict adherence to perfusion policies. NYU Langone Health emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Qualificações

• BS in related field, NYSOP permit in Clinical Perfusion preferred
• Experience in care of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics and operating perfusion equipment.
• Knowledge of perfusion pharmacology and safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Assess patient status and monitor physiological parameters during procedures.
• Initiate and operate heart/lung machine under surgeon direction.
• Maintain bypass safety, anesthesia communication, and equipment readiness.
• Manage inventory and setup in cardiac operative suites and ensure sterile, safe environment.
• Document patient data in medical records including bypass times and ABG results.

Conhecimentos

Patient assessment

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Blood gas analysis

Intraoperative care

Formação académica

BS in related field

Ferramentas

Perfusion equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org a nd interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Perfusionist, Tisch Hospital.

In this role, the successful candidate Assess plan and implement the patient care requirements and treatment necessary for extra corporeal services during the entire perioperative period

Job Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment - Monitors physiological parameters for early identification of changes in the patients physiologic status during procedures. Recognizes medical emergencies and responds appropriately by expediting treatments. Asses patients appropriately based on age, culture, spiritual, educational and healthcare needs. Perform blood samples for arterial and venous blood gases, Hematocrit, potassium levels, activated clotting time providing information on patients current status. Assesses and communicates the patients need for blood and/or blood products to the surgeon and completes a blood administration record as per hospital policy and procedure. Reviews patients medical record prior to each procedure and records all pertinent information on the perfusion record.
• Care of Patients Part 1 - Prepares the extracorporeal circuit in a timely fashion and is prepared to conduct bypass prior to induction on anesthesia. Pre bypass checklist completed prior to bypass and all tasks performed to verify items on the checklist. Initiates and operates the heart/lung machine at the direction of the cardiac surgeon in order to achieve extracorporeal perfusion. Adjusts and adapts the perfusion system to accommodate changes in surgical technique or patients parameters after communication with the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide extracorporeal services to patients per departmental policy and procedure. Makes appropriate changes to equipment, supplies and techniques to best meet the needs of the patient including but not limited to: total bypass, off-pump procedures, cardioplegia delivery, MUF, circulatory arrest, R.A.P., maintenance of cardiac output, maintenance of blood volume, maintenance of CPB gas flow rates, auto-transfusion, ventricular assist device, activated clotting time maintained above 480 seconds during CPB. Appropriate measures taken to correct low values.
• Care of Patients Part 2 - Utilizes safety devices on all procedures according to policy and procedure. At all times remains committed to the assigned procedure. Maintains awareness of progression of procedure and is readily available to perform bypass and bypass duties. Insures adequate coverage by a perfusionist when leaving the immediate area. When performing as backup perfusionist, routinely circulates through all active cardiac procedures. When performing as backup perfusionist is readily available to assist the primary perfusionist with no reported deviations per year. Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology including classification, action, purpose, and side effects as per established by the standards of practice of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Verbalizes knowledge of purpose, rationale, policies and procedures for patients treatments. Uses appropriate phone techniques to communicate information regarding patient care.
• Infection Control Utilizes appropriate isolation principles and universal standards. Adheres to departmental policy and wears appropriate eye protection, gloves etc. Throughout the procedure. Maintains a work environment free of any blood spills. Blood is removed from the work area as soon as possible according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Environmental Care. Assist in the setup of supplies for each cardiac case as per established departmental protocol and type of procedure. Organize and maintain inventory at established par levels, and report to manager any needed supplies in order to prevent interruptions in service. Organize and maintain daily stock of perfusion supplies in each cardiac operative suite. Maintain daily stock of cardioplegia. Disposes of contaminated waste in appropriate receptacle. Label and date all medications utilized and appropriately discard left over medication. Dissembles, cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus immediately following each case. Communicates any abnormal findings to perfusion manager. Creates and maintains a safe environment for patients, family and coworkers by reporting faulty equipment, clearing access, and maintaining communication. Complies with dress/uniform code of the operating room.
• Information Management. Summarizes patients physiological status in the medical record according to departmental policy. Records all information pertinent to patient during procedure, i.e. time on bypass, cross clamp, ABG, ACT, Temp, maintains security in computer entries. Completes order entry as per hospital policy and procedure.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a BS in basic science nursing bio medical or bio clinical engineering or related field NYSOP Permit in Clinical Perfusion required Experience in the care of the patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics; knowledge and operating skills of perfusion related equipment but not limited to the following procedures: cardiac surgery liver transplantation rapid infusion intra aortic balloon pump cell salvage ventricular assisted support system ECMO and emergency cardiopulmonary support outside the OR Evidence of strong interpersonal skills in general and crisis situations ability to collect and understand data use of outcomes management in daily patient activities excellent problem solving in both mechanical and knowledge related situations.

Required Licenses:

Perfusionist Permit - NYS

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership in professional organization desirable American Board of Certified Clinical Perfusionists or board certification eligible

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,589.95 - $162,649.75 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.