Perfusionist - Surgical Services - Full Time
Location: York, Pennsylvania
Description: WellSpan Health Services is at the momment seeking for Perfusionist - Surgical Services - Full Time right now, this vacancy will be dwelled in Pennsylvania. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Perfusionist Opportunity - Full Time
Surgical Services - York Hospital
About the Position : Under th! e general supervision of the physician, provides short-term cardiopulmonary support during open heart procedures, long-term support via ECMO or centrifugal ventricular pumps on cardiac or pulmonary compromised patients, performs autotransfusion services, performs rapid infusion, cardoplegia administration, hemoconcentration, hemodiafiltration, and modified ultra filtration on adult and pediatric patients.
The following are essential job accountabilities:
Provides safe operation of extra-corporeal perfusion equipment during open-heart procedures.
Provides long-term cardiac and/or respiratory support for compromised patients via ECMO support or centrifugal ventricular support.
Consults with physician in selection of appropriate equipment and techniques to be used during extracorporeal circulation.
Assembles and tests heart-lung machines to ensure equipment functions to specifications.
During cardiopulmonary bypass, admin! isters various types of blood products, medications and contro! ls the temperature and blood flow of the patient during surgery.
Monitors and observes operation of heart-lung machine and patient’s physiological parameters such as blood temperature, blood composition, flow rate, and adjusts equipment to maintain normal body functions.
Stands by during certain catherization lab procedures (PCTA) and surgical procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities! to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
About WellSpan:
WellSpan Health is a not-for-profit, community based health care system serving more than 650,000 people in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. YorkHospital, a 570+ bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet designated community teaching hospital, and GettysburgHospital, a 76-bed acute-care facility, are the cornerstones of th! e health system. In April 2012, WellSpan Health opened the WellSpan Sur! gery and RehabilitationHospital a 73-bed state-of-the art hospital, to care for patients recovering from strokes, traumas, chronic disease complications and orthopedic injuries. The organization has received significant, national recognition, including being named a "Top 100 Integrated Health Network" by Verispan, being one of the "Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities" by Health Imaging and IT. WellSpan Health is an integrated health system with more than 60 care sites, more than 8,700 employees and seven residency programs.
The Community:
WellSpan Health facilities are located in York and Adams counties, which offer an ideal living environment to match the quality of work-life balance you’re seeking. Both communities offer abundant outdoor and cultural activities, including restaurants, theatre, golf courses, hiking trails, water sports and historic tours. The communities are a short drive from several, large metropolitan areas including the Baltimo! re/DC metro area and Philadelphia.
Required Skills
Knowledge of perfusion practices and equipment, knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology; ability to work within stressful situations, exercise sound judgment in complex situations and be ability to serve on-call.
Required Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion Technology
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
3 years of related experience including pumping perfusion cases
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to WellSpan Health Services.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 07:50:13 GMT
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