Perfusionist, Heart-Lung Service

Department:

36957 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Heart Lung Service

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time

Pay Range

$68.20 - $102.30

Job Summary:

Provides short-term cardiopulmonary support during open heart procedures, long-term support via extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), centrifugal ventricular pumps on cardiac or pulmonary compromised patients, and cardiac support for liver transplants. Performs rapid infusion, cardioplegia administration, hemoconcentration, hemodiafiltration, and modified ultrafiltration.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides safe operation of extra-corporeal perfusion equipment during open-heart procedures and liver transplants.
• Provides long-term cardiac and/or respiratory support for compromised patients via ECMO support or centrifugal ventricular support.
• Provides short-term cardiopulmonary support during open heart procedures.
• Performs rapid infusion, cardioplegia administration, hemoconcentration, hemodiafiltration, and modified ultrafiltration.
• Stands by during certain catherization lab procedures and surgical procedures.
• Ensures proper assembly, set up and priming of all perfusion equipment for use in various environments including: operating room, catherization lab, and intensive care units.
• Procures platelet gel according to industry standards.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Perfusionist license issued by the state of North Carolina, and
• Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Cardiovascular Technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• If new grad, may work under temp license until able to complete certification.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills; with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and human relations skills.
• Excellent patient assessment skills.
• Demonstrated writing, editing and research skills.
• Ability to work within stressful situations, and to exercise sound judgment in complex situations.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and electronic medical records.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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