Cardiovascular Perfusion Specialist

3 weeks ago


Longview, Texas, United States Christus Health Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Perfusion Specialist to join our team at Christus Health.

About the Job

The Cardiovascular Perfusion Specialist will be responsible for collaborating with the cardiovascular team in the operation of circulation equipment, auto-transfusion equipment, and platelet separation systems. This includes working during medical procedures where temporary replacement of circulatory and respiratory functions is needed to ensure optimal delivery of safe care and services to all patients exposed to the cardiovascular surgical environment.

The successful candidate will promote professional development, provide proficiency while monitoring excellent quality outcomes, and ensure recommended standards and regulatory requirements are upheld when applicable to the practice.

This role will also involve collaborating with other departments, including Nursing, Cath Lab, ICU, Holding, PACU, Wound Care, and Administration, as well as Materials Management, for day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities
  • Operate life support equipment for patients undergoing open-heart surgery, specifically the cardiopulmonary bypass machine.
  • Set up and operate left and/or right heart bypass pumps.
  • Operate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and/or operation of total or partial artificial heart console systems.
  • Set up and operate Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping system.
  • Demonstrate full knowledge of the heparin, protamine, anticoagulation-titration analysis systems.
  • Serve in an advisory capacity to the surgeon responsible for ordering the administration of cardiac drugs.
  • Set up and operate Auto transfusion (blood cell saver) equipment when required to support cardiovascular, orthopedic, vascular, and other surgical procedures.
Requirements
  • Completion of an accredited perfusionist program.
  • 1 year of experience preferred.
  • BLS required.
  • Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred.
  • Perfusionist state licensure preferred.
Work Schedule and Type

PRN, Per Diem As Needed.



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