Perfusionist I

Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive compensation

N+1 staffing model

Four-tiered career ladder

Research opportunities

Department orientation

ECMO and VAD support

Job summary

The Perfusionist at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto operates the heart-lung machine and related equipment in the operating room, supporting the patient’s circulatory and respiratory functions during surgery.

Under physician direction, they monitor blood gases, regulate oxygen and carbon dioxide, administer blood products when prescribed, ensure adequate anticoagulation, and follow Perfusion Service Protocols and ABCP standards.

Qualifications

• ABCP CCP certification required or must be obtained within 2 years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the heart-lung machine and other cardiopulmonary bypass equipment in the OR.
• Monitor patient physiology and manage oxygenation, gas exchange, and blood gases.
• administer blood products and medications as prescribed; ensure adequate anticoagulation.
• Work under physician guidance and adhere to Perfusion Service Protocols and ABCP standards.

Skills

ABCP certification (CCP)

Job description

Onsite

500P Hospital - J/K/L/M Patient - PALO ALTO

Full time

R2546376

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Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America)

Why Join Us:

• Highly competitive, recently adjusted compensation


• Fair call pay for standby and active coverage, with a 1-hour response time


• $20,000.00 Sign-On Bonus - contact us for additional information


• N+1 staffing model


• Four-tiered career ladder recognizing clinical skill, leadership, and hospital involvement


• Opportunities to participate in research led by our cardiothoracic surgeons, including lab-based studies


• Extensive departmental orientation


• Comprehensive services within cardiothoracic surgery, including ECMO and VAD support

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Perfusionist is responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. All actions of the Perfusionist are performed as prescribed by an attending physician and in accordance with SHC policy. Perfusionists perform all routine and advanced clinical and non-clinical functions as described in Perfusion Service Protocols, Policies and Guidelines and in conformance with the Scope of Practice outlined in the California Perfusion Titling Act (Business & Professions Code 2590) as well as the Ethical Standards of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Under the direction of and in consultation with a physician(s), Perfusionists set up and operate the heart-lung machine and other sophisticated equipment used in the operating room, such as physiological monitoring instrumentation, and related ancillary equipment, which keeps the patient alive while a surgeon is operating on them by supporting their circulatory and respiratory functions. The Perfusionist manages the patient's altered physiological functions throughout the procedure.

In addition, Perfusionists, directed by the surgeon and anesthesiologist, are responsible for regulating the patient's levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide; for measuring selected laboratory values such as blood cell count; and for monitoring circulation.

At times, Perfusionists administer blood products, anesthetic or other pharmaceutical agents through the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit on prescription and/or appropriate protocol. The Perfusionist is responsible for the monitoring of blood gases and the adequate anticoagulation of the patient, induction of hypothermia, hemodilution, and other duties, when prescribed.

The Perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions and provides consultation to the physician in the selection of the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used.

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

The Perfusionist career ladder consists of four levels plus a lead based on management assessment of staffing needs. The distinction between levels is based on certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), the degree of supervision exercised over the position, and the assignment of advanced/lead responsibilities.

LEVEL I:

• This is the entry, trainee, and contributing level. Under close supervision, incumbents assist a higher-level Perfusionist in the performance of clinical duties.


• Incumbents are expected to obtain active ABCP certification as a CCP within two (2) years of appointment or be terminated from employment.

LEVEL II:

• This is the career level where incumbents function at the full performance level.


• Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of clinical perfusion duties.

LEVEL III:

• This is the advanced, specialist and lead level. Incumbents at this level perform as a consultant to and may be designated lead-worker for other Perfusionists.


• Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of clinical perfusion duties and, in addition: assign and lead the work of other Perfusionists, including trainees; may assist in the recruitment and selection of Perfusionists; develop and implement training in-service programs; participate in equipment evaluation and procurement; maintain records pertaining to equipment use and maintenance; and may participate in research programs.


• Able to perform duties as shift contact Perfusionist

LEVEL IV:

• Team Lead or team supervisor for each shift