Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist - Surgery

About the role

Prepare and operate Extra-Corporeal equipment including VADs and ECMO for a variety of clinical procedures including heart, lung and liver transplant, and regional chemotherapy including; isolated limb and liver perfusion as well as HIPEC procedures. Provide necessary support and assistance to the surgical team as it relates to these procedures.

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prime and operate appropriate extra-corporeal equipment for use in operating room.
• Operate and maintain the extra-corporeal equipment and circuit during clinical procedures.
• Administer blood, heparin, anesthetics and other pharmacological agents into the extra-corporeal circuit during clinical procedures under the direct supervision of the attending physicians.
• Draw blood and other samples from the extra-corporeal circuit as requested by attending physicians.
• Monitor patient status during surgery, maintain all appropriate documents, and keep surgical team informed.
• Consult with surgeon regarding unusual, abnormal, or life-threatening conditions and take appropriate action during surgery.
• Ensure equipment is clean, properly maintained and is stored in good working order, and that an adequate supply of necessary disposable items is readily available.
• Transport extra-corporeal equipment to other areas of the hospital as necessary and maintain appropriate records regarding this activity.
• Assemble, prime, prepare and operate various “CPS/ECMO” systems.
• Evaluate and recommend purchase of equipment.
• Assist or train appropriate personnel in regard to monitoring and life support systems used outside the operating room.
• Provide expertise to investigators during research activities involving open heart surgery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures of cardiopulmonary perfusion.
• Ability to integrate and interpret findings on the basis of general medical knowledge and to exercise independent judgment in relation to the technical aspects of the job duties.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree in cardiopulmonary perfusion
• Minimum Required Experience: Previous cardiopulmonary perfusion experience preferred.

Requirements

• Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
• Work Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• Sensory Acuity: Ability to detect