Perfusionist

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Perfusionist to support cardiac surgery and related procedures. The role involves operating the heart-lung machine, managing bypass, and overseeing cell saver activities for orthopedic, cardiac and neurosurgical patients.

The incumbent will maintain equipment and documentation per regulatory standards, with about 90% perfusion duties and 10% cell saver tasks, collaborating closely with the surgical team and ICU staff.

Qualifications

• Appropriate health science degree or related field.
• CAHEA-accredited program graduation.
• Current perfusionist licensure.

Responsibilities

• Select perfusion circuit and prime solution per patient and procedure.
• Prepare circuit components for cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Ensure safety and function of heart-lung machine and related equipment.
• Manage patient on bypass, including pharmacological interventions and pump physiology.
• Understand conduct of the surgical procedure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Multi-tasking

Healthcare delivery

Education

Health science degree

CAHEA accreditation

Job description

Full Time Variable Job Summary

The incumbent will serve as Perfusionist responsible for performing perfusion on cardiac surgical patient, cell saver on orthopedic, cardiac and neurosurgical patients. In addition to the procedures all equipment, supplies, and documentation must be maintained in accordance with all regulatory rules. Perfusionist responsibilities will approximately equal 90% and cell saver activity will represent approximately 10%.

Minimum Education

Appropriate degree from approved program in Health Science or related field; Graduation from a CAHEA (AMA's Committee on Allied Health, Education and Accreditation).

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Current licensure as a perfusionist by Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

Work Experience

1 - 2 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communications.
• Demonstrated patient care skills.
• Effective organization of multi-task role.
• Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical office.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Performs selection of the perfusion circuit and prime solution to accommodate the requirements of the patient, the proposed procedure, and the preferences of the primary surgeon.

Prepares the disposable and non-disposable components of the cardiopulmonary circuit in preparation for the impending surgical exercises.

Assures the safety and function of the heart lung machine, the disposable circuit, and all related ancillary equipment.

Manages the patient on cardiopulmonary bypass:

• a. awareness of appropriate pharmacological interventions.
• b. extensive knowledge of pump physiology with its altered homeostatic ramifications.
• c. awareness of the conduct of the surgical procedure.

Decision Making

The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor/physician.

Working Relationships

• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal/external customers.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
• Works frequently with individuals at director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Administration Offices (Payroll Use) - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.