Description

Description

*** New Grad Pediatric Perfusionists Welcome at Nicklaus Children's Hospital ***

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

Qualifications

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

* Sign On Bonus available for qualified hires.

(EOE DFW)

4/9/18

Job:

Professional

Department:

OPERATING ROOM-2100-760000

Job Status:

Full Time