Perfusionist II - Full Time

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a qualified Clinical Perfusionist to operate the heart-lung machine during total or partial cardiopulmonary bypass for diverse cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, monitoring patient status in the OR, maintaining equipment, and ensuring sterility and infection control throughout the procedure; BLS certification and ABCP credential preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years recent experience in Cardiac Perfusion.
• Graduate from an accredited school of clinical perfusion.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clinical Perfusionist Certificate from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Responsibilities

• Operates the heart/lung machine during surgical procedures.
• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and applicable laws.
• Assist physician in developing techniques and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate patient conditions during procedures.
• Record and chart patient data and lab results.
• Maintain infection control and sterility.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment for procedures.
• Transport patients to/from procedure area.

Skills

Cardiac perfusion

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from accredited school of clinical perfusion

Tools

Heart-lung machine

EKG monitoring

Cell saver

Cardiopulmonary bypass pump

Job description

~Position is eligible for a $30,000 sign on bonus!~

Job Summary

Operates the heart/lung machine required for: total or partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgical correction of various types of cardiac defects and surgical repair of diseases of the heart and abnormalities of the great vessels.

Essential Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Patient Health Care Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.
• Patient Procedures and Activities.
• Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.
• Assist provider in patient examinations and procedure.
• Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.
• Observe, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions during and after procedures.
• Take, record, and monitor patient vital signs.
• Transport patients to/from procedure area.
• Assist in cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform electrocardiograms.
• Draw arterial blood samples.
• Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.
• Perform computation of flow rates and dosages during surgical procedures.
• Administer solutions; withdraw and analyze specimens.
• Administer physician-ordered medications and solutions during procedures on bypass Monitor I.V.Solutions.
• Make up cardioplegia solutions for each case.
• Laboratories - Clean work area.
• Records and Patient Information - Record and chart patient date.
• Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.
• Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.
• Equipment and Instruments.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.
• Check emergency equipment.
• Load paper and tape into computer printer.
• Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies.
• Operate heart/lung machine during surgical procedure.
• Arrange for repair of equipment Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.
• Check stock and order equipment, fluids.
• Re-sterilize equipment.
• Administrative and Other.
• Maintain current licensure/certifications.
• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.
• Other Activities and Responsibilities:
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• SPECIFIC TASK -RELATED ASPECTS:
• 1.Procedures - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Electrocardiograph In vivo and In vitro Procedures Operating Room Procedures Pulse Tracing Specimen Preparation.
• 2.Equipment Computer Heart/Lung Washing/Cleaning.
• TIME SPENT PROFILE:
• 1.Type of Activity Scheduled Procedures 57%:
• Includes patient prep, other prep, performing, assisting, and follow-up actions.
• Analyzing Information 25%:
• Includes reading test results, preparing mathematical calculations, and putting specific data into perspective.
• Collecting and Maintaining Written Information 12%:
• Includes logs, lab slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing and scheduling appointments.
• Unscheduled Procedures 3%:
• Including Emergency patient care services and other unscheduled care.
• Cleaning 3%:
• Includes sterilization, work area, soaking instruments and decontamination.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Three (3) years recent experience in Cardiac Perfusion required.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of clinical perfusion.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

• Clinical Perfusionist Certificate from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Additional Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of cardiac transducers, monitoring systems, cell savers, auto transfusion devices, cardiopulmonary bypass pump, EKG strip recorders and other cardiovascular intraoperative equipment and related supplies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in Adult open-heart surgery required.

Notes

• If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 6:30 am-6:30 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 6:30am-3pm.
• Call standby on weekends, holidays and off-hours required.