Perfusionist - Ecmo

10 Driscoll Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children's Hospital invites applications for a perfusionist to support open heart surgeries, manage the CPB machine, select appropriate circuits and cannulas, and monitor patient physiology throughout procedures.

The role requires ABCP accreditation or equivalent licensure, a Bachelor's degree, and current CPR/ACLS/PALS certification. On-call responsibilities and collaboration with surgeons and ICU staff are integral.

Qualifications

• Graduation from ABCP accredited perfusion program; Bachelor's degree required.
• ABCP certification or licensure within 2 years of hire.
• TMB Perfusion Licensure or licensed within 2 years of hire.
• Must maintain current CPR, ACLS, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during open heart surgery.
• Choose correct CPB circuit size for each patient.
• Select patient-specific cannula sizes for procedures.
• Monitor and maintain patient physiology during CPB.
• Communicate changes to surgeon and anesthesia during procedures.
• Provide autotransfusion services during and after cardiac procedures.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Intraoperative monitoring

On-call readiness

Education

ABCP-accredited perfusion program

Bachelor's degree

CPR/ACLS/PALS certification

Tools

Cardiopulmonary bypass machine

Autotransfusion equipment

ECMO equipment

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. General Purpose of Job: Performs perfusion practices as it relates to patient specific support and treatment plans under the direct supervision of operating surgeon, anesthesiologist, or ICU attending.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
• The above statements should be included on all job descriptions.
• List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities.
• Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals.
• Standard functions listed below should be included on all job descriptions.
• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Prepares and operates the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during open heart surgery.
• Chooses correct size cardiopulmonary bypass circuit for each patient.
• Chooses patient dependent cannula sizes for each procedure.
• Monitors and maintains normal patient physiology during CPB.
• Communicates clearly and efficiently any patient changes to operating surgeon and anesthesia during procedure.
• Provides autotransfusion services during and after cardiac procedure and to other parts of the hospital that may need autotransfusion services.
• Provides and/or directs the provision of blood gas analysis, activated clotting times, heparin assay analysis, hemoconcentration, and mechanical circulatory support.
• Participates in quality control and research opportunities as assigned by director.
• Pursue educational and leadership opportunities to enhance professional growth and clinical expertise.
• Takes on call responsibility for emergency heart procedures and ECMO as assigned by the director.
• Facilitate communication between all members of the health care team.
• Communicate with vendor representatives to stay abreast of new innovations in the industry.
• Ensure appropriate in-service with staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduation from an ABCP accredited perfusion program; Bachelor's degree required.
• Maintains CEUs for ABCP and TMB licensure Certificates, Licenses, Registrations.
• ABCP certification or licensed within 2 years from date of hire.
• TMB Perfusion Licensure, or licensed within 2 years from date of hire.
• Must maintain current CPR, ACLS, and PALS.
• Until all children are well.

Driscoll Children's Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non‑profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll's approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies.

Core Values:

The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands‑on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes.

We invite you to learn about Driscoll's rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.