Perfusionist PRN

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health in Metairie, Louisiana, invites applications for a Perfusionist to join our state-of-the-art Cardiovascular-Heart program at East Jefferson General Hospital. This role requires operating perfusion equipment during surgeries and maintaining patient care standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree, two years' experience in adult perfusion, and the appropriate state licensing. Join us to make a difference in our patients' lives while advancing your career!

Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years of experience in adult perfusion.
• Graduate of an accredited program of Perfusion Education.
• Eligible for American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate perfusion equipment during surgeries.
• Maintain anticoagulation during extracorporeal procedures.
• Monitor patient vitals and perfusion status.

Skills

Perfusion equipment operation

Anticoagulation management

Blood gas monitoring

Patient confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Perfusion

Master’s Degree in Perfusion

Tools

Heart-lung machine

Intra-aortic balloon pump

Ventilator assist devices

Job description

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 VA/VV ECMO On‑Call Rotation.

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.

The Perfusionist is a member of the open‑heart surgical team that operates the heart‑lung machine to maintain homeostasis, anticoagulation, and the 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.

General Duties

• 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 extra‑corporeal 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 care, including but not limited to blood gases, electrolyte levels, hematocrits, urine output, blood pressure, cerebral perfusion, and anesthesia.
• Administers blood, blood products and medications under direction.
• Performs certain laboratory analysis point‑of‑care tests during cardiopulmonary bypass, including ACT measurements, ABGs, electrolytes, and hematocrit levels.
• Involved in the collection of and entry of all STS analysis of reports 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.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and ensures all appropriate safety precautions are taken to safeguard the patient and patient history.
• Reviews and assesses the patient’s record for past medical history, recent laboratory values, reports, and current medications.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Orders and maintains par levels of all perfusion and ECMO supplies.

Qualifications

• Experience: Preferred 2 years in adult perfusion.
• Education: Required Bachelor’s Degree and graduate of an accredited program of Perfusion Education. Preferred Master’s Degree.
• Licenses and Certifications: American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or eligibility to sit for the board within 6 months of hire and board certification within 1 year of hire. Perfusionist license with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America).

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.