Pediatric Perfusionist

Amsect; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsect in Miami seeks an experienced perfusionist to provide perfusion coverage for open heart procedures and standby for other procedures in a high-acuity setting. You will assist with ECMO start-up and CPS, ensure accurate perfusion records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient safety and outcomes.

The role requires a perfusion degree, CPR/BLS certification, and board eligibility or CCP pursuit, with 2 years of perfusion experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited perfusion school
• CPR BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Eligible to sit for national boards or pursuing CCP
• 2 years of perfusion experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide perfusion coverage per perfusion policy & guidelines for all open heart procedures; standby for closed heart procedures and the Cardiac Cath Lab
• Available for ECMO start-up and troubleshooting and CPS
• Submit data for yearly departmental capital and operating budget to secure updated equipment
• Administer medications to patients per the perfusion policy
• Complete perfusion records and pre-bypass checklists during operative procedures
• Coordinate and participate in training of students, staff, and peers
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to adjust care with a multidisciplinary team
• Perform handoffs to ensure continuity of care and patient safety

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion Science

CCP Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Perfusion equipment knowledge

Job description

Provides perfusion coverage for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, and stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab. Available for ECMO start-up and trouble shooting and CPS. Acts as educator in areas when needed.

• Provides perfusion coverage per perfusion policy & guidelines for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, & stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab
• Available for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) start-up and trouble shooting and Cardiopulmonary support (CPS)
• Assists in submitting data for yearly departmental capital and operating budget process to secure updated equipment
• Calculates and administers medications to patient per the perfusion drug administration policy
• Completes patient assessment and documents appropriately on perfusion record; completes appropriate records during operative procedures utilizing the pre-bypass checklist
• Coordinates and participates in the training of students, staff, and peers
• Coordinates, evaluates, and adjusts specifics of care with staff, physicians, and supporting personnel
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures for area of specialty
• Orders, restocks, and inventories supplies and maintains perfusion equipment and supplies
• Performs handoff to incoming/outgoing perfusionist to ensure continuity of care and safety goals are maintained
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment
• Follows physician’s orders, administers to the field, and adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy
• Monitors patient vitals. Maintains targeted hemodynamics in accordance with perfusion safety policy
• Communicates and documents critical lab results per Health System policy and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Graduate from an accredited perfusion school of Science in perfusion technology or equivalent degree
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• OTHER Eligible to sit for national boards or actively pursuing certification (CCP), if not already certified
• 2 years of experience in perfusion preferred