Perfusionist PRN

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Louisiana is looking for a skilled Perfusionist to join its Cardiovascular - Heart program at East Jefferson General Hospital. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree and preferably 2 years of experience in adult perfusion. Responsibilities include operating the heart-lung machine during surgeries and ensuring optimal patient care. This position offers variable hours and an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 2 years of experience in adult perfusion.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree and graduate of an accredited Perfusion Education program.
• Eligible to sit for the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate the heart-lung machine during surgical procedures.
• Maintain adequate perfusion and monitor patient conditions.
• Document all procedures accurately.
• Manage perfusion supplies within the department.

Skills

Anticoagulation management

ECMO operation

Quality improvement techniques

Laboratory tests during cardiopulmonary bypass

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Education program

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Your job is more than a job. Are you ready to take the next step in your Perfusionist career? LCMC Health, New Orleans, has an extraordinary opportunity waiting for you in our new state-of-the-art Cardiovascular - Heart program at East Jefferson General Hospital.

Come Join This Growing Program Working In

• Open Heart
• Heart and Lung Transplant
• Ventricular Assist Devices
• ECMO

As a leading healthcare provider in the region, LCMC Health is committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering professional growth. Come join our dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

The Perfusionist is a member of the open-heart surgical team that operates the heart-lung machine to maintain homeostasis, anticoagulation, and patient\'s blood gas acid-base balance during surgical procedures. Works under the direction of the appropriate surgeons, physician, anesthesiologist, or any other healthcare practitioner during surgery.

• Operates and maintains all perfusion equipment such as heart-lung machine, autotransfusion equipment, intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices, etc.
• Understands, performs, and maintains proper anticoagulation during extracorporeal procedures as well as reversal of anticoagulation.
• Ensures adequate myocardial protection regarding safe and effective delivery while keeping the surgeon informed on the status of temperature, time, pressures, and volume delivery.
• Understands, maintains and monitors all aspects of adequate perfusion to patients under their care, including but not limited to blood gases, electrolyte level, hematocrits, urine output, blood pressure, cerebral perfusion, and anesthesia.
• Administers blood, blood products and medications under direction.

Quality and Compliance

• Performs certain laboratory analysis point-of-care tests during cardiopulmonary bypass, including ACT measurements, ABGs, electrolytes, and hematocrits.
• Involved in the collection of and entry of all STS analyses and monitoring quality improvement techniques.
• Maintains documentation of all procedures using proper perfusion records.
• Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Participates in CAP POC testing and performs daily and monthly controls.

People and Compliance

• Maintains patient confidentiality and ensures all appropriate safety precautions are taken to safeguard the patient and patient history.
• Reviews and assesses the patient\'s records for past medical history, recent laboratory values, reports, current medications, etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

Department

• Orders and maintains par levels of all perfusion and ECMO supplies.

Experience and Education

• Experience: Preferred: 2 years of experience in adult perfusion.
• Education: Required: Bachelor\'s Degree
• Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited program of Perfusion Education
• Education: Preferred: Master\'s Degree

Licenses and Certifications

• American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or Eligible to sit for the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within 6 months of hire and board certification within 1 year of hire.
• Perfusionist license with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Work Schedule

Variable Hours (United States of America)

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health\'s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. We\'re beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

Equal Opportunity and Notice

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.