CardioPerfusionist

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient's cardiopulmonary/, circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables., Scope of Practice, These duties, upon prescription by a physician and in accordance with hospital policy include, but are not limited to, the safe performance and/or management of:, Extra-corporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support, Counter-pulsation, Circulatory support/ventricular assistance, Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Blood conservation techniques/auto-transfusion, Myocardial preservation, Anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring/analysis, Physiological monitoring/analysis, Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring/analysis, Induction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversal, Hemodilution, Hemo-filtration/Ultra-filtration, Administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extra-corporeal circuit, Documentation associated with described duties, Other duties may include:, Isolated limb/organ perfusion, Electro-physiological analysis, Organ preservation, Dialysis assistance

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Prepares for cardiac and non-cardiac procedures.
• 1.1 Assesses patient medical status and calculates perfusion requirements (i.e. blood flow, BSA, CI).
• 2.
• Conducts perfusion techniques.
• 2.1 Monitors perfusion procedures and patient status to maintain appropriate patient vital signs, flows, temperature, pressure, etc.
• 3.
• Education 3.1 Maintains CCP status through meetings, inservices and publications.
• Keeps current with new developments in perfusion technology and cardiac surgery.
• 4.
• Communication and Interaction 4.1 Works well as a team member, lending assistance when needed.
• 5.
• Competency Checklist or In-service Review 5.1 ACT

Qualifications

• EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited cardiopulmonary perfusion program with a masters degree or a bachelors degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited university with a bachelor's or master's degree.
• Certified or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• LICENSURE Connecticut State Perfusion License/ABCP Certified Clinical Perfusionist within one year of hire.
• SPECIAL SKILLS anatomy and cardio-respiratory systems, specialized medical, mechanical and electronic equipment, medical, clinical and surgical procedures and practices, hospital organization and administrative policies and procedures.
• Requires analytical, organizational and oral and written communication skills.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 178484