Staff Pefusionist-PRN Job in Akron, Ohio US
Staff Pefusionist-PRN
2589263 Operates the heart-lung machine during cardiopulmonary bypass, and functions in supportive roles for other medical specialties in operating mechanical devices to assist in the conservation of blood and blood products during surgery. Provides extended, long-term support of the patient's circulation outside of the operating room environment. 1. Formal Education Required: a. Certified Clinical Perfusionist or Board Eligible or actively seeking Certification/Recertification and a graduate of an Accredited Perfusion Program b. Clinical exposure to 50 clinical perfusions, either pediatric or adult patients c. Knowledgeable and understands anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology 2. Experience Training Required: a. Skilled, allied health professional, trained and educated specifically as a member of an open-heart surgical team responsible for setup and operation of the heart-lung machine and ancillary equipment 3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: a. Knowledge of ECMO, ACT II, glucometer, Datascope CS100, vacuum assisted venous return drainage, circulatory support, auto transfusion, retrograde cerebral perfusion, and ventricular assist devices b. Knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extra corporeal circulation functions and is responsible, in consultation with the surgeon for selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used