Staff Perfusionist

Amsect; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility (≥ 0.5 FTE)

Job summary

USA Health on the Gulf Coast is recruiting a clinical perfusionist to join the cardiac surgery team in Mobile. The perfusionist will assemble and test CPB circuits, monitor the heart-lung bypass machine, obtain specimens, and assist with related equipment setup and sterile processing within the operating room.

This role emphasizes adherence to infection control and safety standards, collaboration with surgeons and nursing staff, and ongoing professional development through training and workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in circulation technology from an accredited institution.
• CLPRF - Clinical Perfusionists certification current or within two years.
• Comparable education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cardiac surgery as a clinical perfusionist.
• Assembles, primes, recirculates and tests the CPB circuit; consults with surgeon regarding modifications.
• Monitors and adjusts heart-lung bypass machine and physiological parameters.
• Obtains blood specimens as required.
• Disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment.
• Operates and maintains physiologic monitoring instrumentation and related equipment.
• Maintains department records, reports and files.
• Attends meetings and participates in educational programs.
• Maintains and operates laser equipment in the Operating Room.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Circulation Technology

Tools

Circulation equipment

ECMO equipment

Laser equipment

Job description

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities

• Participates in cardiac surgery as a clinical perfusionist.
• Assembles, primes, recirculates and tests the ECT circuit prior to initiation df CPB; consults with surgeon regarding modification of the circuit.
• Monitors and observes the operation of the heart lung bypass machine and the patient's physiologic parameters; makes adjustments as necessary to maintain adequate perfusion.
• Obtains blood specimens as required.
• Disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment.
• Directs and/or assists in the set up, cleaning, sterilization, testing and operation of the physiologic monitoring instrumentation and other related equipment used in cardiac surgery and associated procedures i.e., cell saver, intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assists and ECMO.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains department records, reports and files as required.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• All administrative duties and others as assigned by the Director of Circulation Technology.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Circulation Technology.
• Maintains and operates laser equipment in the Operating Room.
• Analyzes permanent pacemaker leads and generators during implantation.
• Acts as instructor for departmental and extra-departmental personnel. Clinical instructor for all scheduled clinical rotations of students enrolled at the
• University of South Alabama.
• Orients new personnel as assigned.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in circulation technology from an accredited institution Required
• CLPRF - Clinical Perfusionists - Current certification as a Circulation Technologist with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionists or the International Board of Circulation Technologists or attainment within two years of employment. Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidates must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. Candidates should also be self-motivated and value team collaboration, professional development, and maintain a diligent work ethic. Candidates must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. Candidates should also be self-motivated and value team collaboration, professional development, and maintain a diligent work ethic.