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POSITION PURPOSE

Sets up, operates, monitors and maintains heart-lung machine and other cardiovascular monitoring and support devices during and after cardiac surgery. Provides patients with quality care during pump phase of procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses patients before surgery by reviewing patient’s chart, gathering data needed to prepare cardiopulmonary bypass circuit .

Assembles heart-lung machine and perfusion circuit, adhering to aseptic techniques .

Conducts all necessary safety checks of perfusion circuit prior to use to ensure safe performance of systems and equipment.

Connects continuous infusion device to arterial line/pulmonary artery catheter/LAP line, and insures functional accuracy of transducer monitor.

Connects patient to monitoring equipment before anesthesia is administered.

Performs thermodilution cardiac output studies when indicated and calculates hemodynamic parameters to evaluate patient’s tolerance to procedures.

Supervises and evaluates patient’s connection to the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit before the start of extracorporeal circulation .

Operates, monitors, and maintains pump oxygenator and all adjunctive equipment during surgery; sets up, operates and monitors blood salvaging equipment during noncardiac operating procedures.

Collaborates with surgeon and anesthesiologist during extracorporeal perfusion phase by monitoring electrocardiograms, arterial blood pressure and other patient vital signs to observe patients tolerance to procedure .

Reports immediately any major changes in patient tolerance or equipment operation and institutes necessary corrective actions and adjustments to maintain patient’s life.

Monitors and interprets routine laboratory studies such as blood gases, blood chemistry, coagulation, hemoglobin and hematocrit, enabling operation of extracorporeal equipment in a manner which normalizes these studies for each patient.

Sets up, operates, monitors, and maintains cardiac assist devices such as intra-aortic balloon pump. Left ventricular assist device and makes appropriate connections.

Charges balloon, calibrates pressure tranducer, and establishes correct timing sequences.

Monitors and evaluates patient tolerance to device, reports major changes immediately, and institutes necessary lifesaving adjustments.

Maintains all permanent monitoring and extracorporeal equipment in the Operating Room by cleaning, calibrating, and monitoring for possible equipment malfunction.

Arranges for preventative maintenance or repair; maintains an adequate inventory of disposable equipment.

Performs scheduled on-call duty as a standby in case of emergencies and is responsible for providing any perfusion procedures required by emergent patient conditions.

Performs CPR as necessary. Maintains CPR competency as evidenced by BCLS certification.

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired-pertaining to patients, physicians, employees and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System Assumes responsibility for performance of job the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, patients and report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Provides quality patient care by considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certified or certification eligible; or Bachelor’s Degree in Cardiovascular School of Extracorporeal Technology required .

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and pharmacology, as well as perfusion apparatus operation and techniques. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other professionals in order to exchange and relay patient-related and equipment operation information. Analytical skills necessary to determine adequacy of bypass, manage proper oxygen flow and remove carbon dioxide; detect and correct any break in extracorporeal circuit, malfunction at oxygenator or pumping system; and to gather, tabulate and interpret perfusion data recorded on patient’s charts to be used in research. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for over 95% of work time when performing perfusion duties and monitoring equipment.

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