Travel Perfusionist - $5,026 per week

Company: Altru Health System
Location: Grand Forks
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Cardiovascular Perfusionist - Certified - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion - Within 12 Months of Start Date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) - Prior to Start Date
  • Job Details
  • One week on, One week off. Meaning on call and work 7 days 24/7 then off 7 days. Hours and days subject to change if need be.
  • The Perfusionist provides quality perfusion care for patients requiring mechanical support of the cardiovascular system during surgery or treatment modality.
  • This position conducts extracorporeal circulation under the direction of a cardiothoracic surgeon and assists in the operation of the intra-aortic balloon pump and cell saver.
  • The Perfusionist provides continuous quality improvement through statistical outcome analysis, education, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, prudent resource utilization and cost center accountability.
    • Job Requirements
    • Obtains required patient information according to standard operating procedure.
    • Manages blood gases, hematocrit, acid-base balance, fluid and electrolyte balance, and anticoagulation/procoagulation of the patients blood under the supervision of the cardiothoracic surgeon and in accordance with established standard of perfusion care.
    • Communicates any special needs required for specific perfusion cases to the appropriate departments.
    • Performs intra-aortic balloon pumping and autologous blood recovery according to standard operating procedures.
    • Administers cardioplegic solutions, blood and blood products, IV fluids, medications and anesthetics during extracorporeal circulation, as prescribed by, and under the direct supervision of the cardiothoracic surgeon.
    • Completes an accurate perfusion care record with documentation done.
    • Performs Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation initiation
    • Performs TAVR standby
    • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

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