USA Health Systems
Perfusionist - Providence Hospital
USA Health Systems, Huntleigh Woods, Alabama, United States
Overview
USA Health is looking to add cardiovascular perfusionists to its two-hospital system providing state of the art care to the Mobile, Alabama area. New graduates as well as certified perfusionists will be considered. Very highly competitive salaries have been recently adjusted as well as offering a sign on and retention bonus. There is a comprehensive state benefit package, meeting allowance, and 401K match. Join a team oriented, supportive, easygoing staff with great work life balance. Mobile offers a mild climate and great quality of life offering entertainment venues, world class beaches, fishing, hunting, hiking, and close proximity to Florida, New Orleans, and Biloxi. USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. Responsibilities
Assesses each patient via chart review and consults with surgeon to design and assemble the proper extracorporeal circuit; primes, recirculates, and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass; initiates, continuously assesses, and manipulates the operation of the heart lung bypass machine to maintain the patient’s physiologic parameters within normal limits during cardiopulmonary bypass. Administers blood products/drugs/pharmacological agents as required to maintain the patient’s physiological status within normal limits via the heart-lung machine, directed by the surgeon/anesthesia provider. Obtains blood specimens for blood gas and anticoagulation analysis and interprets their results. Disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment; directs and/or assists the set-up, troubleshooting, testing and operation of the physiologic monitoring instrumentation. Assembles, operates, and maintains other related extracorporeal equipment used in surgery and intensive care units (e.g., cell saver, intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices). Assists with the care, maintenance and inventory of departmental equipment and supplies; acts as an instructor for clinical rotations of students enrolled at the University of South Alabama and other approved academic institutions; orients new personnel as assigned. Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and the healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to digital, voice and overhead pages. Maintains accurate and complete records by completing Cardiopulmonary Bypass records, Auto transfusion records, Balloon Pump records, Surgical Reports, patient charges, and other required reports; files and maintains reports, databases and records. Maintains regular and prompt attendance and the ability to work the defined schedule plus overtime as required; performs related duties as required. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or Bachelor’s degree in Perfusion, and successful completion from an accredited Perfusion program required. Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required, or attainment within two years of employment. Candidates must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact professionally with surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. Candidates should also be self-motivated, value team collaboration, professional development, and maintain a diligent work ethic.
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USA Health is looking to add cardiovascular perfusionists to its two-hospital system providing state of the art care to the Mobile, Alabama area. New graduates as well as certified perfusionists will be considered. Very highly competitive salaries have been recently adjusted as well as offering a sign on and retention bonus. There is a comprehensive state benefit package, meeting allowance, and 401K match. Join a team oriented, supportive, easygoing staff with great work life balance. Mobile offers a mild climate and great quality of life offering entertainment venues, world class beaches, fishing, hunting, hiking, and close proximity to Florida, New Orleans, and Biloxi. USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. Responsibilities
Assesses each patient via chart review and consults with surgeon to design and assemble the proper extracorporeal circuit; primes, recirculates, and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass; initiates, continuously assesses, and manipulates the operation of the heart lung bypass machine to maintain the patient’s physiologic parameters within normal limits during cardiopulmonary bypass. Administers blood products/drugs/pharmacological agents as required to maintain the patient’s physiological status within normal limits via the heart-lung machine, directed by the surgeon/anesthesia provider. Obtains blood specimens for blood gas and anticoagulation analysis and interprets their results. Disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment; directs and/or assists the set-up, troubleshooting, testing and operation of the physiologic monitoring instrumentation. Assembles, operates, and maintains other related extracorporeal equipment used in surgery and intensive care units (e.g., cell saver, intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices). Assists with the care, maintenance and inventory of departmental equipment and supplies; acts as an instructor for clinical rotations of students enrolled at the University of South Alabama and other approved academic institutions; orients new personnel as assigned. Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and the healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to digital, voice and overhead pages. Maintains accurate and complete records by completing Cardiopulmonary Bypass records, Auto transfusion records, Balloon Pump records, Surgical Reports, patient charges, and other required reports; files and maintains reports, databases and records. Maintains regular and prompt attendance and the ability to work the defined schedule plus overtime as required; performs related duties as required. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or Bachelor’s degree in Perfusion, and successful completion from an accredited Perfusion program required. Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required, or attainment within two years of employment. Candidates must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact professionally with surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. Candidates should also be self-motivated, value team collaboration, professional development, and maintain a diligent work ethic.
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