
Perfusionist Job in Texarkana, Texas
Perfusionist II - Texarkana - Full Time
Company:CHRISTUS Health
Profession/Specialty:Perfusionist
Location:Texarkana, Texas, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Summary:
Maintains and operates cardiopulmonary pump, Cell Saver, autotransfuser and intra-aortic balloon pump during invasive cardiovascular procedures. Provides assistance to the physicians and staff as needed. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Associate may be required to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned. CHRISTUS Health reserves the right to revise or change duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- A Perfusionist is responsible for the delivery of patient care as needed during a surgical procedure.
- A Perfusionist maintains and operates cardiopulmonary pump, Cell Saver, auto transfuser and intra-aortic balloon pump during invasive cardiovascular procedures, and provides assistance to the physicians as needed.
- Operate life support equipment for the patient undergoing open-heart surgery, specifically the cardiopulmonary bypass machine (“pump”).
- Set up and operate left and/or right heart bypass pumps.
- Operate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and/or operation of total or partial artificial heart console systems.
- Set up and operate Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping system.
- Demonstrate full knowledge of the heparin, protamine, anticoagulation-titration analysis systems.
- Ability to serve in an advisory capacity to the surgeon responsible for ordering the administration of cardiac drugs.
- Set up and operate Auto transfusion (blood cell saver) equipment when required to support cardiovascular, orthopedic, vascular and other surgical procedures in which the auto transfusion system is required.
- Demonstrate understanding of and proficiency in patient management responsibilities including: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Cardiology, Surgical Techniques, Physiologic Monitoring, and Patient Care.
- Review basic histology and anatomy required to gain the best understanding of the patient’s disease process.
- Assist in setting up and inserting the IABP in a variety of settings as required; OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, ICU or other areas.
- Ensure ordering off supplies and organizational activity needs.
- Ensure heart-lung machines are cleaned and in good working order per manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Assist in providing required data for Quality and Infection Control as needed.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Completion of an accredited perfusionist program required.
Experience
- 3 year of experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required.
- Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred.
- Perfusionist state licensure preferred.
Work Type:
Full Time
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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.