Staff Perfusionist - Anderson Heart Hospital (Full Time)

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

  

 

 

 

The Staff Perfusionist is responsible for the appropriate selection and safe, effective, operation of equipment necessary for extracorporeal circulation, auto transfusion and cardiac assist using sterile technique as applicable under the direction of a physician. The perfusionist will also be expected to effectively communicate and work cooperatively with physicians, physician assistants, nursing personnel, and other surgical services team members.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performance of extracorporeal circulation with heart/lung machine including setup, operation, troubleshooting, dismantling and cleanup for routine and emergency cardiac surgery.
• Setup, operation, troubleshooting, dismantling and cleanup of equipment for auto transfusion and platelet-rich-plasma blood component therapy in cardiac, vascular, trauma, orthopedic and surgical services as necessary and requested by attending surgeon.
• Setup, operation and troubleshooting of intra aortic balloon pump (IABP).
• Standby for high risk procedures in Operating Room, Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Suite.
• Performance of “special applications” extracorporeal circulation including but not limited to ventricular assist, ECMO, isolated limb, hyper thermic intraperitoneal chemo perfusion, liver chemo perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass for hypothermia. Equipment selection, setup, operation, troubleshooting, dismantling and cleanup included.
• Perform, analyze, interpret and respond to results of coagulation testing, blood gas analysis and hematologic tests including point-of-care testing. Performance of continuous quality analysis/monitoring.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and calibration of heart/lung machine and ancillary perfusion services equipment.
• Stock/replenish extracorporeal and related supplies.
• Perform charting in patient medical record and Perfusion Department logs.
• Data collection, audit and analysis of Perfusion Department and Cardiac Surgery Service records.
• On-call on shared rotation as primary and secondary on-call perfusionist for cardiac surgery, trauma service, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery on 24 hour/day, 7 day/week, 52 week/year basis.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in extracorporeal circulation and clinical knowledge through routine review of relevant literature and attendance at seminars. 
• Give lectures, talks, presentations to students and hospital staff as required.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER TO YOU?: 

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads 
• AP Mentorship Program 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package 
• Competitive Compensation Package 
• CME plus Certification Cost Reimbursement 
• Fitness and Sports Performance Center Memberships 
• Malpractice Insurance 
• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff 
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities 
    

CULTURE: 

St. Luke’s is a thriving, integrated health network where more than 850 Advanced Practitioners are integral members of the health care team. Our employed providers benefit from a dedicated leadership structure, a professional organization, and a culture that puts patient care at the center. With an established department of advanced practice that has a dedicated leadership structure, and with room for advancement and growth within the Network.  

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to 6 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Standing for up to 8 hours per day; 6 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day; 2 hours at a time. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 15 pounds. Occasionally carry and lift objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally push and pull objects weighing over 100 pounds. Frequently stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level. Frequently fingering, handling, firm grasping and twisting. Must have the ability to move quickly. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequency. Must be able to see as it relates to