Perfusionist- Operating Room (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a perfusionist to provide coverage for open heart procedures, standby for closed procedures and Cardiac Cath Lab activities. The role includes ECMO startup, CPS support, and participating in equipment and budget processes.

The position requires a perfusion degree, active CPR/BLS, and eligibility for national boards. Team training and adherence to safety policies are essential in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in perfusion science or equivalent is required.
• Active CPR/BLS certification (AHA) and ongoing validity.
• Eligible to sit for national boards (CCP) or pursuing certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide perfusion coverage for open heart procedures and standby for others.
• Assist ECMO start-up and troubleshooting, CPS support.
• Submit data for yearly department budget and equipment updates.
• Administer medications per policy and document perfusion records.
• Train students, staff, and peers; collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Maintain perfusion equipment, supplies, and safety protocols.
• Perform handoffs ensuring continuity of care and safety.

Skills

Perfusion experience

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in perfusion science or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Provides perfusion coverage for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, and stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab. Available for ECMO start-up and trouble shooting and CPS. Acts as educator in areas when needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Graduate from an accredited perfusion school of Science in perfusion technology or equivalent degree
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• OTHER Eligible to sit for national boards or actively pursuing certification (CCP), if not already certified

Essential Job Duties

• Provides perfusion coverage per perfusion policy & guidelines for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, & stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Available for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) start-up and trouble shooting and Cardiopulmonary support (CPS).
• Assists in submitting data for yearly departmental capital and operating budget process to secure updated equipment.
• Calculates and administers medications to patient per the perfusion drug administration policy.
• Completes patient assessment and documents appropriately on perfusion record; completes appropriate records during operative procedures utilizing the pre-bypass checklist.
• Coordinates and participates in the training of students, staff, and peers.
• Coordinates, evaluates, and adjusts specifics of care with staff, physicians, and supporting personnel.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures for area of specialty.
• Orders, restocks, and inventories supplies and maintains perfusion equipment and supplies.
• Performs handoff to incoming/outgoing perfusionist to ensure continuity of care and safety goals are maintained.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.
• Follows physician’s orders, administers to the field, and adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy.
• Monitors patient vitals. Maintains targeted hemodynamics in accordance with perfusion safety policy.
• Communicates and documents critical lab results per Health System policy and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 2 years of experience in perfusion preferred
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers
• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions
• Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable
• Able to work effectively in collaborative environment

(EOE DFW)

4/9/18

Job: Professional

Department: OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000

Job Status: Professional