Perfusionist
On-site · St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during complex cardiovascular procedures in an academic medical center; provides perfusion support, monitors anticoagulation, electrolytes, acid-base and blood-gas status, and administers pharmacological agents and blood products as needed; sets up/operates intracorporeal devices including intra-aortic balloon pump therapy and autologous blood processing; ensures supplies are ready, maintains equipment, and documents assessments and procedures; collaborates with physicians, residents, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited Perfusion Program
- Missouri Perfusionist license (required at time of hire)
- At least 1 year of perfusion experience preferred
- Prior academic medical center experience strongly preferred
- Schedule details will be discussed during the interview
- Ask about sign on bonus eligibility up to $40,000!
- Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions
- Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment
- Monitors anticoagulation, electrolytes, acid-base and blood-gas status
- Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices
- Administers pharmacological agents and blood products as necessary
- Sets up intra-aortic balloon pump therapy
- Sets up autologous blood processing devices
- Maintains perfusion packs and supplies
- Documentation of assessments and procedures
- Maintains safety and alertness
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