Per Diem Perfusionist - Operating Room - Days

About the role

The Principal Perfusionist provides routine and specialized patient care services requiring extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation. Services include advanced perfusion techniques for myocardial and/or organ protection and preservation, blood component and drug/fluid administration, and blood conservation/concentration.

Responsibilities

• Operate all routine equipment, special devices, monitors
• Work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Utilize formula and applied mathematics in associated application of perfusion protocols
• Independently initiate bypass for adult, pediatric and neonatal patient population

Requirements

• Four years of demonstrated experience working as a perfusionist, preferably in a level one trauma center
• Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, disease processes, physiology, and biochemistry
• Knowledge of sterile techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body and use of blood products in association with support by extracorporeal circuits and devices

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies including extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric and infants
• Advanced knowledge of arteries, veins, organs and specific paths of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body for all patient populations

Skills

• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to learn and apply TJC, CDC, and AABB standards and protocols that apply to operating room procedures and departmental policies and protocols

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Pay

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Schedule

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