Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Perfusionist
Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Company Description
At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. We combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care, providing our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job Summary The Perfusionist is responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory function. Other duties include conducting pertinent lab tests related to the surgical procedure, troubleshooting and evaluating perfusion equipment, and administering drugs and blood products via the perfusion equipment. The Perfusionist also provides specialized care for patients who may require perfusion services due to an intra‑aortic balloon procedure, pulsatile perfusion, ECMO, or left ventricular assist device (TVAD).
Essential Functions
Sets up and operates heart‑lung machine, physiological monitoring instrumentation, and related ancillary equipment in cardiac surgical procedures.
Reviews patient’s medical history and chart, and consults with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information needed for configuration.
Selects, assembles, sets up, and tests heart‑lung machine to ensure proper function while maintaining aseptic techniques.
Operates heart‑lung machine to regulate blood circulation and composition, administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and control body temperature.
Monitors machine and patient physiologic variables such as blood temperature, composition, and flow rate, adjusting equipment to maintain normal body functions.
Assists in the transport of Ventricular Assist Devices or high‑risk IABP patients.
Cleans and adjusts parts of heart‑lung machine.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education: Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Perfusion Education Program.
Experience: None Required.
License/Certification
Cardiovascular Perfusionist by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge
Proficiency in operating and modifying extracorporeal circulation and cardio‑pulmonary support systems and ancillary devices.
Ability to anticipate and respond appropriately to potentially serious situations involving the patient and technical problems.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and extracorporeal circulation technology.
Knowledge of cardiac disease, defects, and congenital anomalies.
Knowledge of organ preservation, sterile and perfusion supplies, such as extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae.
Knowledge of pharmacology of blood, fluids, and medications, and interaction with extra‑corporeal devices.
Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body in association of support by extracorporeal circuits and devices.
Knowledge of the following areas in relation to clinical perfusion: anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, applied sciences, hematology, computer technology.
Physical Requirements The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay may be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $93.65 to $117.06.
Equal Opportunity Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Summary The Perfusionist is responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory function. Other duties include conducting pertinent lab tests related to the surgical procedure, troubleshooting and evaluating perfusion equipment, and administering drugs and blood products via the perfusion equipment. The Perfusionist also provides specialized care for patients who may require perfusion services due to an intra‑aortic balloon procedure, pulsatile perfusion, ECMO, or left ventricular assist device (TVAD).
Essential Functions
Sets up and operates heart‑lung machine, physiological monitoring instrumentation, and related ancillary equipment in cardiac surgical procedures.
Reviews patient’s medical history and chart, and consults with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information needed for configuration.
Selects, assembles, sets up, and tests heart‑lung machine to ensure proper function while maintaining aseptic techniques.
Operates heart‑lung machine to regulate blood circulation and composition, administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and control body temperature.
Monitors machine and patient physiologic variables such as blood temperature, composition, and flow rate, adjusting equipment to maintain normal body functions.
Assists in the transport of Ventricular Assist Devices or high‑risk IABP patients.
Cleans and adjusts parts of heart‑lung machine.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education: Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Perfusion Education Program.
Experience: None Required.
License/Certification
Cardiovascular Perfusionist by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge
Proficiency in operating and modifying extracorporeal circulation and cardio‑pulmonary support systems and ancillary devices.
Ability to anticipate and respond appropriately to potentially serious situations involving the patient and technical problems.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and extracorporeal circulation technology.
Knowledge of cardiac disease, defects, and congenital anomalies.
Knowledge of organ preservation, sterile and perfusion supplies, such as extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae.
Knowledge of pharmacology of blood, fluids, and medications, and interaction with extra‑corporeal devices.
Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body in association of support by extracorporeal circuits and devices.
Knowledge of the following areas in relation to clinical perfusion: anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, applied sciences, hematology, computer technology.
Physical Requirements The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay may be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $93.65 to $117.06.
Equal Opportunity Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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