Perfusionist Traveler - Solutions by Sanford

sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 319,000 - 431,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sanford benefits

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a perfusionist to support cardiac surgeries across Fargo, North Dakota, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota through the Solutions by Sanford travel program. The role requires graduate-level perfusion training and board eligibility with ongoing recertification support.

You will perform extracorporeal circulation using heart-lung machines, monitor physiological parameters, and collaborate with surgeons and the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited perfusion program.
• Board eligible for certification or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) with subsequent annual recertification within one year of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs extracorporeal circulation using heart-lung machines during various cardiac surgeries.
• Monitors and maintains cardiopulmonary perfusion equipment.
• Ensures patient safety by monitoring physiologic parameters and responding to intraoperative emergencies.
• Communicates with surgical teams and health-care staff to coordinate perfusion services.

Education

Accredited perfusion program

ABCP certification eligibility

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $8246.00 - $8246.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Solutions by Sanford is Sanford Health's internal travel program, offering professionals the opportunity to support teams across the organization. Join us as a Perfusionist serving our Fargo, North Dakota, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota hospital locations. This flexible role allows you to contribute your specialized expertise where it is needed most. If you value variety, adaptability, and collaboration across locations, this is a unique opportunity to make an impact within Sanford Health.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience.
• At least six months of travel experience.
• Live at least 60 miles away from the location applied for.

Why Solutions By Sanford

• You will be paid weekly, your stipend is included in the weekly pay rate.
• You will also be eligible for Sanford Benefits.

Summary

Performs extra-corporeal circulation using heart-lung machines and ancillary related devices for medical and surgical support.

Job Description

Performs extracorporeal circulation using heart-lung machines during various cardiac surgeries to allow cardiac surgeons to focus on performing procedures. Performs cardio-pulmonary perfusions in various cardiac surgeries to ensure patients' circulatory and respiratory needs are met. Operates heart-lung machines and other relevant equipment for cardio-pulmonary perfusion. Monitors, calibrates and maintains devices according to relevant standards. Monitors a spectrum of physiologic parameters and copes with emergency situations during cardio-pulmonary perfusion procedures. Adheres to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure accurate and safe practices in cardiopulmonary perfusion. Operation of blood salvage and blood hemoconcentration devices (Cell Saver/Hemoconcentrator).

In addition, the clinical perfusionist often functions in supportive roles for other medical specialties. Manages HIPEC pumping and heating systems for general surgical chemotherapy treatments. Also, involved in the setup, priming, initiation, and trouble-shooting of ECMO for cardiac and/or pulmonary support of patients outside of the operation room environment. Ability to provide perfusion and perfusion related services to a variety of medical/surgical patients. Ability to communicate with patients, family members and others on health care team. Ability to solve problems. Ability to document clearly and communicate in writing. Ability to perform and evaluate laboratory tests. Ability to manage fluids, blood, and electrolyte therapy. Ability to monitor and support patients using current perfusion techniques. Ability to work with growth and develop needs of all client populations. Maintains patient perfusion needs. Ability and willingness to accommodate on-call rotations and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited perfusion program required.

Board eligible for certification or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) with subsequent annual recertification within one year of hire preferred.

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