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Provides perfusion coverage for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, and stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab. Available for ECMO start-up and trouble shooting and CPS. Acts as educator in areas when needed.Minimum Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree Graduate from an accredited perfusion school of Science in perfusion technology or equivalent degree
- CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
- OTHER Eligible to sit for national boards or actively pursuing certification (CCP), if not already certified
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Essential Job Duties:- Provides perfusion coverage per perfusion policy & guidelines for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, & stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Available for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) start-up and trouble shooting and Cardiopulmonary support (CPS).
- Assists in submitting data for yearly departmental capital and operating budget process to secure updated equipment.
- Calculates and administers medications to patient per the perfusion drug administration policy.
- Completes patient assessment and documents appropriately on perfusion record; completes appropriate records during operative procedures utilizing the pre-bypass checklist.
- Coordinates and participates in the training of students, staff, and peers.
- Coordinates, evaluates, and adjusts specifics of care with staff, physicians, and supporting personnel.
- Maintains departmental policies and procedures for area of specialty.
- Orders, restocks, and inventories supplies and maintains perfusion equipment and supplies.
- Performs handoff to incoming/outgoing perfusionist to ensure continuity of care and safety goals are maintained.
- Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.
- Follows physician's orders, administers to the field, and adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy.
- Monitors patient vitals. Maintains targeted hemodynamics in accordance with perfusion safety policy.
- Communicates and documents critical lab results per Health System policy and procedures.
- 2 years of experience in perfusion preferred
- Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers
- Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions
- Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable
- Able to work effectively in collaborative environment
(EOE DFW)
4/9/18
Job :
ProfessionalPrimary Location :
Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital CampusDepartment :
OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000Job Status
:Full Time
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Accounting
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