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WI-St. Agnes HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Summary:Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.. Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances.. Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.. Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries.. EDUCATIONGraduate from a Perfusion ProgramEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing and walking.

perfusionist

It's more than a career, it's a calling.WI-St. Agnes HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Summary:Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances.Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices.Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices.Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries.Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies.Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduate from a Perfusion ProgramEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Rare driving.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS  State of Work Location: Illinois  Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)  And  Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)  And  Perfusionist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)  State of Work Location: Missouri  Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)  And  Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)  And  Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration  State of Work Location: Oklahoma  Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)  And  Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)  And  Perfusionist - Oklahoma Medical Board  State of Work Location: Wisconsin  Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)  And  Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)  And  Perfusionist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:Employee

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