Perfusionist II
Core
Operate heart-lung machines and extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or temporarily replace patient circulatory and respiratory functions during cardiac surgery.
Role type
Clinical perfusionist (IC)
Builds
Life-saving support for patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiothoracic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating heart-lung machines, managing oxygenation and anticoagulation, monitoring blood gases and chemistry, administering medications via bypass circuit, troubleshooting perfusion equipment, managing ECMO and VADs
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Sorin, Jostra, BioMedicus, Bard CPS, Datascope, Heamonetics, I-stat, Hemochron
Responsibilities
Set up and operate cardiopulmonary bypass equipment, regulate patient oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, monitor circulation and blood gases, administer blood products and pharmaceutical agents, manage ECMO and VAD technology, consult on equipment selection and techniques
Seniority
Level II (Full performance, general supervision)