About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Summary</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">The Clinical Perfusionist I is responsible for operating and monitoring heart-lung machines and other perfusion equipment during various cardiothoracic surgeries, including coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), heart valve repair/replacement, and other related procedures. This position involves assisting the surgical team in maintaining optimal patient circulation and physiological function during surgery. The Clinical Perfusionist I ensures that all equipment is properly calibrated and functioning and provides accurate documentation of perfusion parameters and patient data.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 1</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Operates heart-lung machines and other related devices during surgeries, ensuring proper regulation of patient blood flow, oxygenation, temperature, and other critical physiological functions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Monitors the patient’s hemodynamic status throughout the procedure, adjusting perfusion equipment as necessary to maintain optimal function.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Prepares and calibrates extracorporeal circulation equipment, such as blood pumps, oxygenators, and temperature management devices, prior to surgery.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ensures all equipment is in proper working order before, during, and after surgeries.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Identifies and troubleshoots any issues related to perfusion equipment during surgery.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Responds promptly and effectively to emergency situations, making necessary adjustments to equipment and perfusion parameters to ensure patient safety and stability.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 2</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Works closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Provides real-time feedback on the patient’s condition, advising on necessary adjustments to the perfusion circuit.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Accurately documents perfusion parameters, including blood flow rates, oxygenation levels, and other critical data throughout the surgery.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ensures that all records are complete, precise, and maintained in accordance with hospital protocols and regulations.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Assists in the process of weaning the patient off the heart-lung machine and transitioning to normal cardiovascular function.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Monitors the patient's condition during the transition phase to ensure stability.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Responsibilities 3</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Knowledge & Skills</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Knowledge of how to operate and troubleshoot heart-lung machines and other perfusion equipment during surgeries.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Understanding of medical terminology, especially related to cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Ability to monitor and adjust machines to maintain proper patient circulation and oxygenation during surgery.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Ability to respond to changing conditions during surgery, such as a change in blood pressure or oxygen levels, and to adjust equipment as necessary.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Experience</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Minimum of 3 years of hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of licensed perfusionists.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Competencies</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Agility</div><div>AI Fluency</div><div>Anatomy and Physiology L3</div><div>Emergency Response L3</div><div>Healthcare Regulations and Compliance L3</div><div>Invasive Procedures L3</div><div>Leadership</div><div>Pulmonary Function Testing L3</div><div>Quality</div><div>Resilience</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Education</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Bachelor's Degree in any related field</div></div></div></div>