Perfusionist (Full Time)

Posted: Friday, 16 May 2025
Valid Thru: Sunday, 15 June 2025
Index Requested on: 05/16/2025 19:19:47
Indexed on: 05/16/2025 19:19:47

Location: Miami, FL, 33101, US

Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 29-1000.00 - Healthcare Practitioners and Technicians
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Nicklaus Children's Health System is hiring!

Description:

Job Summary

Provides perfusion coverage for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, and stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab. Available for ECMO start-up and trouble shooting and CPS. Acts as educator in areas when needed.
Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree Graduate from an accredited perfusion school of Science in perfusion technology or equivalent degree
  • CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
  • OTHER Eligible to sit for national boards or actively pursuing certification (CCP), if not already certified

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Essential Job Duties:

  • Provides perfusion coverage per perfusion policy & guidelines for all open heart procedures, stand by on all closed heart procedures, & stand by for the Cardiac Cath Lab.
  • Available for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) start-up and trouble shooting and Cardiopulmonary support (CPS).
  • Assists in submitting data for yearly departmental capital and operating budget process to secure updated equipment.
  • Calculates and administers medications to patient per the perfusion drug administration policy.
  • Completes patient assessment and documents appropriately on perfusion record; completes appropriate records during operative procedures utilizing the pre-bypass checklist.
  • Coordinates and participates in the training of students, staff, and peers.
  • Coordinates, evaluates, and adjusts specifics of care with staff, physicians, and supporting personnel.
  • Maintains departmental policies and procedures for area of specialty.
  • Orders, restocks, and inventories supplies and maintains perfusion equipment and supplies.
  • Performs handoff to incoming/outgoing perfusionist to ensure continuity of care and safety goals are maintained.
  • Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning, as appropriate, and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.
  • Follows physician’s orders, administers to the field, and adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy.
  • Monitors patient vitals. Maintains targeted hemodynamics in accordance with perfusion safety policy.
  • Communicates and documents critical lab results per Health System policy and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • 2 years of experience in perfusion preferred
  • Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers
  • Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions
  • Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable
  • Able to work effectively in collaborative environment

(EOE DFW)

4/9/18

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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