Perfusionist - Open Heart - Methodist

• Selects necessary supplies for the procedure, and appropriately assembles and prepares all perfusion equipment (including, but not limited to: cardiopulmonary bypass system, cardioplegia delivery system, ultrafiltration, cell saver, etc.).
• Perfusion record, worksheet and related paperwork are accurately completed and an appropriate action is formulated based on the individual patient condition (including, but not limited to: knowledge of patient's history, pre-op status, lab and cardiac cath. reports, etc.).
• Awareness of the hazards of body fluids, proper precautions and disposition of soiled equipment in a proper place is demonstrated in daily practice.
• A working knowledge of cardiopulmonary bypass equipment, anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of cardiopulmonary bypass is demonstrated on a daily basis.
• Critical situations pertaining to support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system of the patient are recognized and reacted to in an appropriate manner, including proper communication with the attending surgeon.
• Appropriate changes are made, as needed, in therapy when presented with changing conditions, including administration of medication, anesthetic gases and blood components.
• All aspects of cardiopulmonary bypass are documented in an appropriate and timely manner.
• A working knowledge of cardioplegia delivery systems, including retrograde cardioplegia delivery, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology are demonstrated daily.
• All perfusion equipment and supplies necessary for the procedure are assembled and prepared according to policy and procedure.
• A working knowledge of cell saver is safely demonstrated on a daily basis.
• A working knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of an intra-aortic balloon pump is routinely demonstrated.
• All aspects of support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system are documented in an appropriate and timely manner.
• A working knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of VAD are routinely demonstrated.
• A working knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of ECMO are routinely demonstrated.
• A working knowledge of Blood Gas machine, including Quality Control, is routinely demonstrated.
• A working knowledge of the ACT machine, including Quality Control, is routinely demonstrated.

• Diverse working knowledge of cardiopulmonary bypass equipment, anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Proper communication with the attending surgeon.
• Documentation of cardiopulmonary bypass in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Awareness of changes that may be needed in therapy when presented with changing conditions.
• Provides circulatory support during cardiovascular procedures under direct supervision of the physician.
• Provides and interprets physiological monitoring during surgical procedures.
• Performs blood gas testing and blood chemistry testing with analysis.
• Provides, monitors, and maintains hemodilution/hemofiltration of blood during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
• Performs induction, maintenance, and reversal of hypothermia during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
• Monitors and analyzes anticoagulation therapy during cardiopulmonary and surgical procedures.
• Performs blood chemistry and comprehensive blood counts with interpretation.
• Monitors and analyzes anticoagulation therapy during blood conservation procedures.
• Trouble shoots autotransfusion equipment during and after operative procedures, ensuring equipment function.
• Maintains and operates VAD and intra-aortic balloon pump therapy to promote myocardial preservation.
• Monitors and interprets hemodynamics and physiological changes during VAD or intra-aortic balloon pump therapy.
• Trouble shoots VAD and intra-aortic balloon pump equipment during and after procedures, ensuring equipment function.
• Maintains and operates all equipment necessary to perform platelet gel therapy, and ensure equipment function.
• Monitors and maintains platelet gel until time of use.
• Trouble shoots platelet gel equipment during and after therapy.

• Equipment is cleaned in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
• Appropriate supplies in perfusion carts are maintained.
• Supplies are traced within the department and apprise the appropriate personnel of inventory level.
• Oversees and maintains products used in and during platelet gel therapy.
• Participates in and continues development of providing cost-effective perfusion services.
• Works in conjunction with administration and staff to maintain perfusion supply costs.
• Communicates with and works with the Materials Management and perfusion vendors to promote cost-effective perfusion services.

• Oversees staff training and development as necessary to support perfusion services (i.e. autotransfusion, platelet gel therapy, IABP, etc.).
• Promotes education and communication to staff and peers regarding latest techniques in perfusion services.
• Participates in and promotes quality improvement measures for perfusion services.
• Oversees the collection of data specific to perfusion services to promote quality improvement.
• Oversees, performs, and tracks to assure appropriate documentation is being performed (including perfusion record, patient chart, checklists, autotransfusion record or any other perfusion record utilized in or during perfusion services related cases).
• Develops a staffing plan to ensure availability of perfusion services.
• Maintains staffing plan and schedule with supervisor in order to maintain perfusion services availability.
• Takes assigned call to provide perfusion services on "off hours" of operation.
• Schedules vacations/time off with supervisor to ensure appropriate coverage during staff leave.

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