Perfusionist

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Community Medical Centers of Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

We're looking for Perfusionists to join our growing team! In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for operating extra-corporal equipment, providing care and supporting activities appropriate for ages served. From cardiopulmonary bypass, to short and long-term ventricular assistance, to intra aortic balloon pump counterpulsation, you will be integral to the support of our perfusion services. This is the perfect opportunity to grow your experience and become a leader in the continuum of care for patients. 

Community Regional Medical Center is the largest of our three main hospitals and the flagship hospital of the Central Valley. This academic-affiliated, Level 1 Trauma Center is located on a 58-acre campus in downtown Fresno. It features one of the largest and busiest emergency departments in California as well as a comprehensive burn center. Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients.

Responsibilities:

In your role, you will:

Perform set up of the heart-lung machine, intra-aortic balloon pump, autologous blood salvage system, other extracorporeal systems and related equipment.

Manage the cardiopulmonary bypass system, the intra-aortic balloon pump, isolated limb perfusion system, autologous blood salvage system and other related systems, during patient procedures and under physician supervision.

Assist implantation and monitor ventricular assist devices and ECMO circuits.

Select, assemble, set up and test heart-lung machines to ensure that machine and associated equipment function according to specifications. Clean and adjust parts of the heart-lung machine.

Operate heart-lung machines to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory/cardiac failure of patients.

Monitor operation of heart-lung machine and patient’s physiologic variables such as blood temperature, blood composition and flow rate, and adjust equipment to maintain normal body functions.

Qualifications:

Education

Graduate from an accredited perfusion program required

Credentialed by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional and privileged to perform Perfusionist standardized procedures

Licenses and Certifications

CCP - Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required

BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required

Have Questions?

Contact Jackie Tamura at (url removed) or text/call (phone number removed)

Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.

• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Reference: 202545176

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/95600470

Perfusionist

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Community Medical Centers of Fresno, CA

Fresno, CA
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

We're looking for Perfusionists to join our growing team! In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for operating extra-corporal equipment, providing care and supporting activities appropriate for ages served. From cardiopulmonary bypass, to short and long-term ventricular assistance, to intra aortic balloon pump counterpulsation, you will be integral to the support of our perfusion services. This is the perfect opportunity to grow your experience and become a leader in the continuum of care for patients. 

Community Regional Medical Center is the largest of our three main hospitals and the flagship hospital of the Central Valley. This academic-affiliated, Level 1 Trauma Center is located on a 58-acre campus in downtown Fresno. It features one of the largest and busiest emergency departments in California as well as a comprehensive burn center. Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients.

Responsibilities:

In your role, you will:

Perform set up of the heart-lung machine, intra-aortic balloon pump, autologous blood salvage system, other extracorporeal systems and related equipment.

Manage the cardiopulmonary bypass system, the intra-aortic balloon pump, isolated limb perfusion system, autologous blood salvage system and other related systems, during patient procedures and under physician supervision.

Assist implantation and monitor ventricular assist devices and ECMO circuits.

Select, assemble, set up and test heart-lung machines to ensure that machine and associated equipment function according to specifications. Clean and adjust parts of the heart-lung machine.

Operate heart-lung machines to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory/cardiac failure of patients.

Monitor operation of heart-lung machine and patient’s physiologic variables such as blood temperature, blood composition and flow rate, and adjust equipment to maintain normal body functions.

Qualifications:

Education

Graduate from an accredited perfusion program required

Credentialed by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional and privileged to perform Perfusionist standardized procedures

Licenses and Certifications

CCP - Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required

BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required

Have Questions?

Contact Jackie Tamura at (url removed) or text/call (phone number removed)

Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.

• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Reference: 202545176

Share this job:
CareerAddict

Alert me to jobs like this:

Amplify your job search:

CV/résumé help

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

CV Help

Expert career advice

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Visit Blog

Job compatibility

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Start Test