Perfusionist

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. - Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment. - Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances. - Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function. - Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices. - Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices. - Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries. - Performs assembly, ma...