Perfusionist- Operating Room (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Florida seeks an experienced perfusionist to provide comprehensive cardiothoracic support. The role spans open heart procedures, standby for closed procedures, ECMO startup, and Cath Lab readiness, with a focus on safety and adherence to perfusion policies.

You will participate in training, equipment maintenance, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in perfusion technology or equivalent.
• Active CPR/BLS certification (AHA).
• Eligible to sit for national boards or CCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide perfusion coverage for open heart procedures.
• Stand by for closed heart procedures and Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Assist ECMO start-up and troubleshooting.
• Submit data for departmental capital and operating budget process.
• Monitor vitals and maintain targeted hemodynamics.
• Handoff to ensure continuity of care and Safety goals.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Confidentiality

Clinical reasoning

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion Technology

Job description

Description

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.

Job Specific 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

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills, and 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

Job: Professional

Department: OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000

Job Status: Professional