Perfusionist Job Listing at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, CA (Job ID 3361104-2024-04-15)

Description

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, operates the heart/lung machine required for: total or partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgical correction of various types of cardiac defects and surgical repair of diseases of the heart and abnormalities of the great vessels.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.


• Patient Health Care Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.


• Patient Procedures and Activities Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.


• Assist provider in patient examinations and procedure.


• Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition.


• Follow standard infection control procedures.


• Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.


• Observe, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions during and after procedures.


• Take, record, and monitor patient vital signs.


• Transport patients to/from procedure area.


• Assist in cardiovascular procedures.


• Perform electrocardiograms.


• Draw arterial blood samples.


• Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.


• Perform computation of flow rates and dosages during surgical procedures.


• Administer solutions; withdraw and analyze specimens.


• Administer physician-ordered medications and solutions during procedures on bypass Monitor I.V. Solutions.


• Make up cardioplegia solutions for each case.


• Laboratories - Clean work area.


• Records and Patient Information - Record and chart patient date.


• Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.


• Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.


• Equipment and Instruments - Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.


• Check emergency equipment.


• Load paper and tape into computer printer.


• Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies.


• Operate heart/lung machine during surgical procedure.


• Arrange for repair of equipment Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.


• Check stock and order equipment, fluids.


• Re-sterilize equipment.


• Administrative and Other.


• Maintain current licensure/certifications.


• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.


• Other Activities and Responsibilities:


• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.


• SPECIFIC TASK -RELATED ASPECTS:


• 1.Procedures Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Electrocardiograph In vivo and In vitro Procedures Operating Room Procedures Pulse Tracing Specimen Preparation.


• 2.Equipment Computer Heart/Lung Washing/Cleaning.


• TIME SPENT PROFILE:


• Type of Activity Scheduled Procedures:


• 57% Includes patient prep, other prep, performing, assisting, and follow-up actions.


• Analyzing Information 25%:


• Includes reading test results, preparing mathematical calculations, and putting specific data into perspective.


• Collecting and Maintaining Written Information 12%:


• Includes logs, lab slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing and scheduling appointments.


• Unscheduled Procedures 3%:


• Including Emergency patient care services and other unscheduled care.


• Cleaning 3%:
• Includes sterilization, work area, soaking instruments and decontamination.

• Three (3) years recent experience in Cardiac Perfusion required.

• Graduate from an accredited school of clinical perfusion.

• Clinical Perfusionist Certificate from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of:


• Cardiac transducers, monitoring systems, cell savers, autotransfusion devices, cardiopulmonary bypass pump, EKG strip recorders, and other cardiovascular intraoperative equipment and related supplies.

• N/A.

Notes:

• May be required to be on call after hours and weekends.


• Variable Per-Diem Shift Schedule.


• On-call required.


• Must be able to arrive at hospital within 30 min from receiving page.