Perfusionist

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Position Details

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Cardio Surgery Faculty
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Advanced Practice Clinicians
Posting #: 983473
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position operates the Heart/Lung Bypass machine and other ancillary technologies during surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to support the cardiorespiratory function of patients during cardiothoracic surgery.

Position Duties

  • Operates the Heart/Lung Bypass machine during surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass to support the cardiorespiratory function of patients during cardiothoracic surgery. Selects appropriate equipment and techniques in accordance with policy. Provides optimal physiologic management including blood gas analysis, venous saturation, cerebral/splanchnic oximetry, cardiac index, anticoagulation, and vital organ monitoring.
  • Uses clinical and technical expertise to select and manage MCAD devices. Supports implantation and prolonged management of VADs including Berlin Heart Excor, Total Artificial Heart, paracorporeal VADs, and ECLS.
  • Works with cardiothoracic surgery to monitor patient outcomes and collect clinical data; participates in cardiothoracic and anesthesia research.
  • Assists cardiothoracic surgeons with surgical procedures and prepares extracorporeal devices for implantation.
  • Accompany the Heart Procurement Team during select transplant cases, which may include traveling or flying to external hospitals and procurement facilities.
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Completion of Perfusion Technology Program accredited by the ABCP.
Required

Additional Requirements

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Current Clinical Perfusion – ABCP – CCP-A or eligibility; 3 attempts allowed to obtain certification.
Required
2. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Required

Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position

1. Basic Life Support - Required
2. Cert Clinical Perfusion - ABCP - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Occasionally
3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
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