Yale New Haven Health
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Operates extra‑corporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient’s cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables. Scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, the safe performance and/or management of extra‑corporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support, counter‑pulsation, circulatory support/ventricular assistance, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), blood conservation techniques/auto‑transfusion, myocardial preservation, anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring/analysis, physiological monitoring/analysis, blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring/analysis, induction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversal, hemodilution, hemo‑filtration/ultra‑filtration, administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extra‑corporeal circuit, and documentation associated with described duties. Other duties may include isolated limb/organ perfusion, electro‑physiological analysis, organ preservation, dialysis assistance.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Prepare for cardiac and non‑cardiac procedures and assess patient medical status to calculate perfusion requirements (e.g., blood flow, BSA, CI).
Conduct perfusion techniques and monitor procedures and patient status to maintain appropriate vital signs, flows, temperature, pressure, etc.
Maintain Clinical Cardiothoracic Perfusion (CCP) status through meetings, in‑services, and publications; stay current with new developments in perfusion technology and cardiac surgery.
Work well as a team member, lending assistance when needed.
Participate in the Competency Checklist or In‑service Review (ACT).
Qualifications
Education : Graduation from an accredited cardiopulmonary perfusion program with a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred).
Experience : Preferred two years of experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. New graduates welcome. Certified or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Licensure : Connecticut State Perfusion License/ABCP Certified Clinical Perfusionist preferred; must obtain within one year of hire if not already licensed.
Special Skills : Knowledge of anatomy and cardio‑respiratory systems; proficiency with specialized medical, mechanical, and electronic equipment; understanding of medical, clinical, and surgical procedures and practices; familiarity with hospital organization and administrative policies; strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 152953
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Operates extra‑corporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient’s cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables. Scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, the safe performance and/or management of extra‑corporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support, counter‑pulsation, circulatory support/ventricular assistance, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), blood conservation techniques/auto‑transfusion, myocardial preservation, anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring/analysis, physiological monitoring/analysis, blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring/analysis, induction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversal, hemodilution, hemo‑filtration/ultra‑filtration, administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extra‑corporeal circuit, and documentation associated with described duties. Other duties may include isolated limb/organ perfusion, electro‑physiological analysis, organ preservation, dialysis assistance.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Prepare for cardiac and non‑cardiac procedures and assess patient medical status to calculate perfusion requirements (e.g., blood flow, BSA, CI).
Conduct perfusion techniques and monitor procedures and patient status to maintain appropriate vital signs, flows, temperature, pressure, etc.
Maintain Clinical Cardiothoracic Perfusion (CCP) status through meetings, in‑services, and publications; stay current with new developments in perfusion technology and cardiac surgery.
Work well as a team member, lending assistance when needed.
Participate in the Competency Checklist or In‑service Review (ACT).
Qualifications
Education : Graduation from an accredited cardiopulmonary perfusion program with a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred).
Experience : Preferred two years of experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. New graduates welcome. Certified or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Licensure : Connecticut State Perfusion License/ABCP Certified Clinical Perfusionist preferred; must obtain within one year of hire if not already licensed.
Special Skills : Knowledge of anatomy and cardio‑respiratory systems; proficiency with specialized medical, mechanical, and electronic equipment; understanding of medical, clinical, and surgical procedures and practices; familiarity with hospital organization and administrative policies; strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 152953
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