Perfusionist

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

403(b) and 457(b) retirement with 4%"

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-Term)

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

ANCC Magnet Hospital

21 PTO days per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service

Job summary

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, WY, is seeking a Certified Clinical Perfusionist to work under supervision of the Cardiac Surgeon and Surgical Services Director. You will manage the heart-lung machine, cell saver, plasma saver, and related equipment during cardiovascular procedures.

You will ensure quality by QA of CPB, maintain aseptic technique, assemble extracorporeal equipment, and monitor patient physiology throughout surgery.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Clinical Perfusionist from ABCP.
• 14 days AHA RQI training within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot CPB equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Cardiac surgeons, Cardiologists, Anesthesiologists, Operating room nurses, and other medical disciplines in the performance of cardiovascular procedures.
• Assures the proper functioning of the heart-lung bypass machine through rigid quality assurance procedures.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique which is required to institute and maintain total body perfusion.
• Prepares and assembles the entire extracorporeal apparatus with appropriate modifications and adaptations compatible with the size of the patient, cardiac pathology, degree of illness of the patient, and the surgical technical problems that may be encountered.
• Maintains precise understanding and competency of the technical phases involved in the Bypass procedure.
• Adheres to the technical operation of the cell saver and the plasma saver, and the Balloon Pump management.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the patient’s clinical and physiological functions during the procedure.
• Gives medication appropriate to maintenance of Cardio-Pulmonary bypass and perfusion.
• Collaborates with the OR Inventory specialist, OR Supervisor, Service Coordinator and Materials Management to maintain adequate inventory of equipment and supplies necessary for CP Bypass.
• Maintains accurate documentation of procedures as well as quality assurance records and files them appropriately.
• Presents educational presentations to department staff as needed and requested, and as identified by the perfusionist.
• Maintains 24 hour on-call status.

Skills

Communication skills

Fine motor skills

Critical thinking

Patient care empathy

Education

ABCP certification

AHA RQI 14‑day training

Tools

Heart-Lung Bypass Machine

Cell Saver

Plasma Saver

Balloon Pump

Job description

Works under the direct supervision of the Cardiac Surgeon and the general direction of the Director of Surgical Services. The Certified Clinical Perfusionist serves as a technical specialist in highly technical and complex procedures in the preparation and operation of the heart-lung machine, cell saver, the plasma saver, and any other relative equipment necessary. Employee will maintain confidentiality at all times. Manages supplies and inventory to meet both Capital and Operational budgets.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Works closely with the Cardiac surgeons, Cardiologists, Anesthesiologists, Operating room nurses, and other medical disciplines in the performance of cardiovascular procedures.
• Assures the proper functioning of the heart-lung bypass machine through rigid quality assurance procedures.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique which is required to institute and maintain total body perfusion.
• Prepares and assembles the entire extracorporeal apparatus with appropriate modifications and adaptations compatible with the size of the patient, cardiac pathology, degree of illness of the patient, and the surgical technical problems that may be encountered.
• Maintains precise understanding and competency of the technical phases involved in the Bypass procedure.
• Adheres to the technical operation of the cell saver and the plasma saver, and the Balloon Pump management.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the patient’s clinical and physiological functions during the procedure.
• Gives medication appropriate to maintenance of Cardio-Pulmonary bypass and perfusion.
• Collaborates with the OR Inventory specialist, OR Supervisor, Service Coordinator and Materials Management to maintain adequate inventory of equipment and supplies necessary for CP Bypass.
• Maintains accurate documentation of procedures as well as quality assurance records and files them appropriately.
• Presents educational presentations to department staff as needed and requested, and as identified by the perfusionist.
• Maintains 24 hour on-call status.

Desired Skills:

• Good communication skills with patients, families, supervisors, and co-workers
• Speaks clearly, fine motor skills, eye/hand coordination
• Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations
• Ability to support and participate in relationship based care model
• Ability to keep abreast of the recent developments in the field of clinical perfusion
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations

Here is What You Need:

• Current Certified Clinical Perfusionist from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compasion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve.