Perfusionist - Adult

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Union Position:

• Performs extra-corporeal circulation using heart-lung machines and ancillary related devices for medical and surgical support.
• Performs extracorporeal circulation using heart-lung machines during various cardiac surgeries to allow cardiac surgeons to focus on performing procedures.
• Performs cardio-pulmonary perfusions in various cardiac surgeries to ensure patients' circulatory and respiratory needs are met.
• Operates heart-lung machines and other relevant equipment for cardio-pulmonary perfusion.
• Monitors a spectrum of physiologic parameters and copes with emergency situations during cardio-pulmonary perfusion procedures.
• Adheres to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure accurate and safe practices in cardiopulmonary perfusion.
• Operation of blood salvage and blood hemoconcentration devices (Cell Saver/Hemoconcentrator).
• In addition, the clinical perfusionist often functions in supportive roles for other medical specialties.
• Manages HIPEC pumping and heating systems for general surgical chemotherapy treatments.
• Also, involved in the setup, priming, initiation, and trouble-shooting of ECMO for cardiac and/or pulmonary support of patients outside of the operation room environment.
• Ability to provide perfusion and perfusion related services to a variety of medical/surgical patients.
• Ability to communicate with patients, family members and others on health care team.
• Ability to document clearly and communicate in writing.
• Ability to perform and evaluate laboratory tests.
• Ability to manage fluids, blood, and electrolyte therapy.

Graduate from an accredited perfusion program required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.