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Form of workSalary Range: $90.8700 - $139.7000 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
The Sr. Perfusionist performs extracorporeal support for adult patients with congenital or acquired cardiovascular orders. This role provides monitoring, interpretation and intervention. Performs functions necessary for the support treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiovascular system, circulatory system with or without the oxygenation circuit, or any combination of those activities described in the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California including Heart-lung machine, counterpulsation, ventricular assistance, blood conversation techniques, myocardial and organ preservation, and extracorporeal life support.
Administers pharmacological and therapeutic agents, blood products, or anesthetic agents through the extracorporeal circuit or intravenous line as ordered by a physician or surgeon. Performs blood chemistry analysis and physiologic monitoring including blood gas and blood chemistry, anticoagulation and hemostasis, thermal regulation, and other physiological indicators. Evaluate signs and symptoms and implement changes based on observed abnormalities according to protocol. Ensures and prepares equipment and specialty items for each procedure
Under a direct order or as prescribed by a licensed physician, a perfusionist may induce hypothermia/hyperthermia, conduct hemodilution, concentration or filtration, and administer medications or blood products. A perfusionist is part of the CVOR team and works collaboratively to facilitate patient/procedure flow. Acts as a patient advocate in all ethical and legal aspects. Decontaminates and cleans perfusion-related equipment to guidelines. Documents care in the medical records and database. Completes perfusion pre-procedure checklist.
Collaborates and assists in planning, and developing departmental goals, development, and training needs. Expand the scientific base by initiating a review or literature, and disseminating recent innovations and research findings relevant to specialty and patient outcomes. Ability to respond to on-call requirements within 30 minutes.
As a Sr. Perfusionist, serves as a resource to others during complex case set-up and performance. Acts as a mentor to all members of the perfusion team. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Completion and graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited school of cardiovascular perfusion. Section 2592 (a) (b)
- Five to 10 years of experience performing at least 40 perfusion cases per year preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate discipline preferred
License Preferred
- Current CA RN license
Certifications Required
- ABCP: Cardiovascular Perfusionists - Certification, or certification eligible, by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (Certification must be achieved within 24 months of start date.)
- BLS: AHA Basic Life Support
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