Assembles, primes, re-circulates, and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of heart-lung bypass. Monitors and observes the operations of the heart-lung machine during procedure.
Responsibilities: - Assembles, primes, re-circulates, and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of heart-lung bypass.
- Modifies extracorporeal circuit and/or incorporates the use of special equipment to accommodate operative procedure to be performed.
- Makes adjustments, based on the patient's physiologic parameters, as required to maintain adequate perfusion. Responsible for the administration of medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.
- Disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment following termination of the procedure.
- Orders and maintains adequate supplies from various departments (e.g. Central Supply, Warehouse, Pharmacy, etc.).
- Monitors and observes the operation of the heart-lung machine.
- Obtains blood samples during procedures.
- Performs advanced blood therapies including PRP, platelet Gel, hemofiltration, and autotransfusion.
- Performs related duties as required.
- All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Current Clinical Perfusionist (ABCP) Certification in New York State, and Current License to practice as a Perfusionist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience, required
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
