Perfusionist - ECMO Start-up & Open Heart Coverage

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rane Center in Miami seeks a dedicated perfusionist to provide coverage for open heart procedures, standby for closed heart cases, and support in the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will be the ECMO start-up and CPS lead when needed and act as an educator to students and staff.

This professional will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain perfusion equipment and records, participate in training, and ensure patient safety through adherence to policies and six rights of medication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in perfusion science or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS certification required and active.
• Eligible to sit for national boards (CCP) or pursuing certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides perfusion coverage for open heart procedures and standby for Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Assists ECMO start-up, trouble shooting, and CPS.
• Participates in data submission for departmental budgeting.
• Calculates and administers perfusion medications per policy.
• Completes patient assessments and perfusion records.
• Coordinates training of students, staff, and peers.
• Coordinates and adjusts care with staff, physicians, and support.
• Maintains perfusion policies, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs handoffs to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team and supports Family Centered Care.
• Follows medication administration policies.
• Monitors vitals and maintains targeted hemodynamics.
• Communicates critical lab results per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Stress management

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion Technology or equivalent

Job description

The Rane Center in Miami seeks a dedicated perfusionist to provide coverage for open heart procedures, standby for closed heart cases, and support in the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will be the ECMO start-up and CPS lead when needed and act as an educator to students and staff.

This professional will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain perfusion equipment and records, participate in training, and ensure patient safety through adherence to policies and six rights of medication