Perfusionist

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Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Provides functions necessary for support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient’s cardiopulmonary/circulatory functions. Provides ancillary techniques and procedures related to blood conservation, autotransfusion, or organ preservation. Communicates effectively and operates within specialized surgical so as to optimize performance of other team members and provide best possible patient outcome.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics

Education

• Bachelor's degree and completion of perfusion training program

Certification Summary

• American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certification or completion within one year of eligibility
• Current or provisional Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners Clinical Perfusionist license
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Safely performs and manages duties of a staff perfusionist upon prescription by a physician and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Extracorporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support.
• Ventricular Assist Devices: Implant, explant, device parameters.
• Blood conservation techniques/autotransfusion/autologous hemofiltration.
• Myocardial preservation.
• Administration of medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.
• Anticoagulation, physiologic parameters, blood gas and chemistry values, perfusion protocols or emergency procedures based on observed abnormalities or equipment failures.
• Performs documentation associated with described duties.
• Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable.
• Supports Joint Commission readiness.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Surgical Servicesextracorporeal circulation, cardiopulmonary support, blood conservation techniques, autotransfusion, ventricular assist devices, myocardial preservation, medication administration, communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, documentation skills, team collaboration, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Surgical Co-ordinator, Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Therapist, Ultrasound Technologist, Clinical Research Technician, MRI Technologist, Radiologic Technologist, Nurse Externship & Advanced Health Unit Coordinator, EP Technician