Perfusionist

sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 94,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a part-time Perfusionist to support cardiac surgeries. You will operate heart-lung machines, monitor perfusion parameters, and ensure safety and quality throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include managing ECMO setups, HIPEC pumps, and collaborating with the surgical team. This role requires on-call availability and strong communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited perfusion program.
• Board eligible for certification or ABCP certified.
• Ability to accommodate on-call rotations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to safety and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform extracorporeal circulation using heart-lung machines during cardiac surgeries.
• Perfuse cardio-pulmonary systems to meet circulatory and respiratory needs.
• Operate heart-lung machines and related equipment for perfusion.
• Monitor, calibrate, and maintain devices per standards.
• Monitor physiological parameters and manage emergencies during perfusion.
• Support other medical specialties as needed.
• Manage HIPEC pumping/heating systems in surgical chemotherapy.
• Set up, prime, initiate, troubleshoot ECMO outside OR.
• Communicate with patients, families, and health-care team.

Skills

Perfusion techniques

Patient communication

On-call readiness

Laboratory testing

Fluids and electrolytes management

Documentation

Education

Accredited perfusion program

ABCP board eligible/certified

Tools

Heart-lung machines

ECMO equipment

Cell Saver devices

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Compensation

Salary Range: $68.27 - $94.00

Union Position

No

Summary

Performs extra-corporeal circulation using heart-lung machines and ancillary related devices for medical and surgical support.

Job Description

• Performs extracorporeal circulation using heart-lung machines during various cardiac surgeries to allow cardiac surgeons to focus on performing procedures.
• Performs cardio-pulmonary perfusions in various cardiac surgeries to ensure patients' circulatory and respiratory needs are met.
• Operates heart-lung machines and other relevant equipment for cardio-pulmonary perfusion.
• Monitors, calibrates and maintains devices according to relevant standards.
• Monitors a spectrum of physiologic parameters and copes with emergency situations during cardio-pulmonary perfusion procedures.
• Adheres to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure accurate and safe practices in cardiopulmonary perfusion.
• Operation of blood salvage and blood hemoconcentration devices (Cell Saver/Hemoconcentrator).
• In addition, the clinical perfusionist often functions in supportive roles for other medical specialties.
• Manages HIPEC pumping and heating systems for general surgical chemotherapy treatments.
• Also, involved in the setup, priming, initiation, and trouble-shooting of ECMO for cardiac and/or pulmonary support of patients outside of the operation room environment.
• Ability to provide perfusion and perfusion related services to a variety of medical/surgical patients.
• Ability to communicate with patients, family members and others on health care team.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to document clearly and communicate in writing.
• Ability to perform and evaluate laboratory tests.
• Ability to manage fluids, blood, and electrolyte therapy.
• Ability to monitor and support patients using current perfusion techniques.
• Ability to work with growth and develop needs of all client populations.
• Maintains patient perfusion needs.
• Ability and willingness to accommodate on-call rotations and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited perfusion program required.
• Board eligible for certification or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) with subsequent annual recertification within one year of hire preferred.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].