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Perfusion Specialist
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Job Summary
The Perfusionist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate cardiopulmonary bypass and other life support equipment to assist cardiac, transplant, and vascular surgeons as they perform their surgical procedures.
- Meet the professional exemption under FLSA and work an irregular schedule.
- Operate cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.
- Monitor oxygenator and adjust gas flow as needed.
- Operate centrifugal and roller pumps to maintain adequate cardiac output.
- Monitor blood temperature, O2, CO2, pH, venous saturation's, and adjust as needed.
- Monitor blood electrolytes, potassium, sodium, and calcium.
- Monitor heparin management of patient while on bypass.
- Cool and rewarm patient as directed by surgeon.
- Set up and utilize hemoconcentrators on bypass circuits if needed.
- Chart patients' vital parameters on perfusion record at regular intervals.
- Communicate to surgeon and anesthesiologist any problems, unusual occurrences, or deviations from the norm which may affect the patient while on bypass.
- Operate cell salvaging system in the O.R. to retrieve, process, and return shed blood back to the patient.
- Set up and operate intra aortic balloon pump in the O.R. and as patient is transported to the ICU area.
- Set up and operate cardiac assist devices (LVADs, Abiomed) while patient is in the O.R.
- Set up and calibrate CDI blood management system prior to initiating bypass.
- Take call coverage for cardiac and transplant procedures on a rotating basis with colleagues.
- Set up and operate PBS (portable bypass system), and be able to initiate bypass anywhere in the medical center.
- Set up and operate cell salvaging system for general surgery, and assist cell saver techs when needed.
- Educate and explain functions of perfusion responsibilities to medical staff, residents, medical students, and nursing staff.
- Assist medical personnel in the O.R. to facilitate better patient care in the successful completion of the operation.
- Clean and check heart-lung equipment for proper operation.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited perfusion school.
- CCP or board eligible.
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science Degree.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
