Perfusionist

St. Francis Medical Center

Little Rock (AR)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Join a compassionate, mission-driven team at St. Francis Medical Center as a Perfusionist. This full-time position offers the opportunity to set up heart/lung machines, ensuring vital care during surgeries. We're seeking candidates who graduate from accredited schools and possess strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills to excel in a dynamic medical environment.

Qualifications

1 year of experience in perfusion and healthcare.
Certification by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Licensed by Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as Perfusionist.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate heart/lung machines during surgery.
Provide appropriate patient care with no more than 2 documented incidents.
Coordinate and communicate patient status with physicians.

Skills

Good interpersonal/human relations skills

Good oral/written communication skills

Good teamwork skills

Good critical thinking/decision making skills

Superior organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School for Perfusionists

Job description

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Join us in Monroe, LA for an on-site role. At St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, our perfusionists play a vital role in every heartbeat we protect and every life we help heal. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team where advanced technology meets purpose. If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're ready to be part of a legacy of care and excellence—we invite you to bring your skills to a place where you can truly make a difference every day.

The Perfusionist sets up and operates heart/lung machines to take on the functions of patient's organs while in surgery. Operates equipment to produce bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation or partial bypass, or to alter blood temperature, balance, or content. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others.

Qualifications

Experience - 1 year of experience in perfusion or 1 year of healthcare experience

Education - Graduate of an accredited School for Perfusionists

Special Skills - Good interpersonal/human relations skills; Good oral/written communication skills; Good teamwork skills; Good critical thinking/decision making skills; Superior organizational skills

Licensure - Certified or board eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion; Licensed by Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners as Perfusionist

Job Standards and Performance Expectations

Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Appropriate adult/geriatric patient care is provided data is assessed and interpreted based on the status and the age-specific needs of each patient with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
The plan of care for the support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system for the system is developed with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Accurately compiles, interprets, and incorporates lab data, ACT's, ABG's, Dysrhythmia interpretation into plan of care with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
The ability to function independently with complex treatment, procedures, and equipment is demonstrated at all times with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Proactive perfusion interventions reflect assessment skills that emphasize positive patient outcomes with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Partnership and Collaboration: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Physicians are informed of changes in patient's clinical status in a timely manner, communicates patient outcomes to other team members, aware of patient's limitations to ECC treatment and procedures with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Active participation in departmental improvement activities and staff meetings is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Effective teaching skills with colleagues and new employees are demonstrated with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
The knowledge and expertise of colleagues is recognized and utilized with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Active participation in departmental or organizational quality/continuous performance improvement activities is provided with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Routine and emergency care is provided in accordance with AmSECT guidelines and unit policies with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Recommended AORN guidelines are followed with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Other duties assigned are completed.
Actively participates in cost containment for perfusion supplies and equipment with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.