Cardiovascular Perfusionist Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for all aspects of cardiovascular perfusion during adult and/or pediatric open heart surgery
Exercises a high degree of skill and judgment in operating and maintaining equipment, and an understanding of the principles and methodology of current perfusion techniques
Directs residents, interns, nursing personnel and respiratory therapists in the proper use of ECMO and VAD equipment in the intensive care units
Uses heart-lung machines (Sorin S5), membrane oxygenators, Hemochron machines, all tubing, filters and cannulas used in the bypass circuit, equipment used in autotransfusion, ventricular assist devices, ECMO, centrifugal pumps, blood gas analyzer and operation of the intra-aortic balloon pump
Chooses appropriate oxygenator and accessory equipment for each patient in accordance with current perfusion standards
Assembles, primes, recirculates and completely inspects the integrity of the bypass circuit
Maintains proper sterile precautions during use of all equipment
Operates heart-lung machine and keeps surgeon informed of patient status
Attempts to maintain normal physiologic parameters according to current perfusion standards during the bypass period, such as blood pressure, blood gas values, and blood flow rate
Recognizes, evaluates and corrects all emergency perfusion situations that arise during the bypass period
Interprets lab data and takes appropriate action to correct abnormal values
Works in conjunction with the surgeon and anesthesiologist to provide optimal patient care
Assists surgeon with operative procedures as directed
Assists other perfusionists by transporting blood gas samples, performing appropriate clotting studies and administering cardioplegic solutions
Prepares antibiotics and other drugs used during bypass period
Attends cardiac surgery conference to review future patients
Evaluates new equipment in the surgical research laboratory and provides comments and recommendations to cardiac surgeons
Performs preventive maintenance, calibration quality assurance and cleaning of all equipment
Assists with research projects in the surgical research laboratory
Maintains records of all procedures and ensures proper placement in the patient’s chart and permanent perfusion record
Inventories all items obtained from manufacturers, hospital stores and pharmacy
Inventories, maintains and prepares all graft tissue for implantation
Assumes on-call duties
Performs veno-venous bypass for liver transplantation according to current perfusion standards
Performs extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), inclduing transport of ECMO patients inside the hospital for various procedures and from outside hospitals by both ground and air transport
Assists in the training of ECMO Specialists according to current perfusion standards
Operates ventricular assist devices according to current perfusion standards
Attends local and national medical meetings to maintain awareness of new perfusion methods and equipment
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited perfusion program and completion of at least 40 cases as required by license required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Board Certification from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion upon hire required
CLPRF - Clinical Perfusionists New York State Perfusionist License upon hire required

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