Perfusionist

Perfusionist - Cardiovascular #3869 Discipline: Fulltime
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The Perfusionist functions in a highly specialized adult cardiac surgical environment at St. The Perfusionist contributes to clinical, education and research-based practice within the scope of perfusion science and the Cardiac Program. Working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team, the Perfusionist integrates new knowledge and research into clinical practice. The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical procedures requiring support or temporary replacement of patient's circulatory and respiratory functions. This position performs technical work in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of the heart-lung machine and accessory equipment. Working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team, the perfusionist integrates new knowledge and research into clinical practice. The objectives of Perfusion Services and the Cardiac Program will be promoted within the scope of practice of perfusion science.
Operates the perfusion system and all integrated circuitry providing continuous support for the patient's cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic systems for short and/or long-term cardiopulmonary support.
Orthopaedic, general and other surgical services are supported and collaborated with in development of blood conservation techniques and emerging technologies.
Operates the perfusion system and all integrated circuitry providing continuous support for the patient's cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic systems for short and/or long-term cardiopulmonary support (i.e., Assesses, plans and implements interventions by selecting appropriate support equipment and extracorpeal circuitry based on patient age, weight, pathology and planned procedure in consultation with the cardiac surgeon.
Develops departmental objectives that reflect the philosophy and direction of the mission statements of the department and hospital

Participates in the didactic, laboratory and clinical training of multidisciplinary staff in training.
Participates in continuing education by attending scientific perfusion seminars, presenting and publishing new discoveries, thereby sharing and acquiring new knowledge (requirement for annual ongoing recertification).
Liaises with national and international peers regarding perfusion practice at St. Research Activities

Identifies cardiovascular perfusion research opportunities by questioning current practice and experience.
Engages in evidence-based practice by initiating changes to clinical protocols based on research outcomes.
Disseminates research and clinical findings through publications and presentations.
Administrative Responsibilities

Assess and provide the daily inventory requirements that are determined by the patient needs.
Assists in the collection of patient data by participating in the departmental workload system.
Accountable to align activities and performance with strategic goals and objectives of the perfusion department, cardiac program and St. Adheres to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Actively participates in the departmental/hospital quality management program.
Participates in a performance-planning program.
Graduate of an Accredited Cardiovascular Perfusion Science Program.
Continuing education is achieved by attending scientific perfusion conferences and reviewing current perfusion science journals. Continuing education units (CEU’s) are obtained by attending scientific perfusion meetings, presenting and publishing necessary to maintain annual re-certification with above organizations.
Demonstrates the ability to function with confidence in medical emergencies.
Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

University Degree in a related field.