Per Diem Perfusion Position at OhioHealth

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiopulmonary Support, Cardiovascular Monitoring, Blood Salvage, Cardiac Assist Devices, Intra-operative Autotransfusion, Pacemaker Support, Life Support Devices, Clinical Comparisons, Quality Control Testing, Documentation, Patient Care, Medical Electronics, Perfusion Technology, Team Collaboration, Equipment Maintenance, Training and In-services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Provides cardiopulmonary support, cardiovascular monitoring, blood salvage and all related services, equipment and documentation for open heart surgery. Operates and maintains cardiac assist devices and cardiovascular monitoring services in the operating room and throughout the hospital. Provides intra-and post-operative autotransfusion. Provides pacemaker support services intra-operatively and throughout the hospital. Responsibilities And Duties: 55% Operates/maintains cardiopulmonary support equipment during open heart surgery. Provides cardiopulmonary bypass for elective and emergency open heart surgery. Documents all procedures/functions performed during open heart surgery. 10% Operates/maintains life support/assist devices throughout the hospital, devices throughout the hospital, at the direction an attending physician. Provides intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation in the operating room, cardiac catheterization laboratory, and support in special care units with initiation and troubleshooting. Provides membrane oxygenator support long term m in operating room, special care units or emergency department when necessary. Provides ventricular assist devices in the operating room or special care units when necessary. Provides pacemaker support when necessary in operating units throughout the hospital. Remains current in the field of life support/assist devices. 5% Operates and maintains life support/assist devices in surrounding hospitals including transportation of patients to and from Riverside. Supplies all services listed in previous section by contractual agreement. 5% Operates/maintains cardiovascular monitoring in the operating room and special care units, at the direction of the attending physician. Operates and maintains electrical pressure monitoring equipment including portable and stationary monitors, pressure transducers, pulmonary artery balloon-tip catheters, and other necessary supplies. Provides measurement of intracranial pressure, stump pressures, compartmental muscle pressures, or other pressure when necessary. Implements clinical comparisons of equipment when clinically or financially appropriate. 10% Operates/maintains intra-operative and post-operative autotransfusion, at the direction of the attending physician. Provides intra-operative autotransfusion for scheduled and emergency surgery cases, all autotransfusion and clod collection. Operates/maintains post-operative and other autotransfusion as necessary in special care units. Provides mediastinal autotransfusion as surgeon requests. Provides post-operative orthopedic and other autotransfusion throughout the hospital as physician requests. Provides methods of hemoconcentrating shed blood for administration to patient. Provides methods of determining anticoagulation status of patient. Documents all blood salvage and processing as necessary. 5% Operates/maintains pacemaker analysis equipment in the operating room and throughout the hospital. Provides lead analysis at the time of implant of permanent pacemakers. Provides generator analysis at implant and in follow-up. Operates and maintains pacemaker programming equipment for use in operating rooms and throughout the hospital. Maintains all temporary pacemakers, leads, and accessories. 10% Provides 24 hour coverage for usage and maintenance of all above equipment/circumstances. Performs miscellaneous duties related to above services when called upon by physicians. Must remain current in related fields including, dialysis, and organ preservation. Provides formal and informal in-services to hospital staff when necessary. Orders and stocks implantable heart valves. Maintains records on implantable heart valves for device tracking. Cleans, sterilizes, monitors use of non-disposable equipment associated with perfusion department procedures. Documents all procedures/functions performed. Performs appropriate quality control testing and data collections for equipment and services provided. Maintains records on usage and maintenance of all department equipment. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Required) Additional Job Description: Requires a Bachelor degree from an accredited school in a health science related area. Requires a completion of a formal two year extra-corporeal circulation technology training program involving the areas of physiology, biophysics, pharmacology, medical electronics and perfusion technology. Position requires the circulation technologists to remain current in all phases of cardiovascular technology through national/regional meetings of related medical societies, journals, seminars, and consultants, etc. Additionally, must be certified by or eligible for Certification by a recognized board of cardiovascular perfusion. Computer literate in multiple programs and databases. Minimum amount of Experience required for the position is two years of clinical Experience in cardiovascular/perfusion technology. This institution employs one year of professional orientation/probation. Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed Department Perfusion Services Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work." Apply now and work together with us to improve the health of those we serve.

Responsibilities

The perfusionist provides cardiopulmonary support and cardiovascular monitoring during open heart surgeries, ensuring the operation and maintenance of necessary equipment. They also document all procedures and provide support services throughout the hospital as needed.