Pediatric Perfusionist - PRN with Lifesaving Impact

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is seeking a PRN Perfusionist to operate extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.

The role requires completion of a Perfusion Master’s program from a Nuclear Medicine program. Primary responsibilities include patient assessment, device operation, monitoring of anticoagulation, and ensuring equipment readiness for surgeries.

Qualifications

• Completion of Perfusion Master’s program from Nuclear Medicine program.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
• Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient’s anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances.
• Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.
• Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices.
• Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices.
• Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries.
• Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies.
• Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures.

Education

Perfusion Master’s program

Job description

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is seeking a PRN Perfusionist to operate extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.

The role requires completion of a Perfusion Master’s program from a Nuclear Medicine program. Primary responsibilities include patient assessment, device operation, monitoring of anticoagulation, and ensuring equipment readiness for surgeries.