Perfusionist - Surgical Services - Full Time
Location: York, Pennsylvania
Description: WellSpan Health is presently looking of Perfusionist - Surgical Services - Full Time right now, this position will be depute in Pennsylvania. More details about this position opportunity please read the description below. Tracking Code 27383 Job Description Perfusionist Opportunity - Full TimeSurgical Services - York HospitalAbout the Position: Under the general supervisio! n 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, administers various types of blood products, medications and controls the! temperature and blood flow of the patient during surgery. Mon! itors and observes operation of heart-lung machine and patients 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 the health system. In April 2012, WellSpan Health opened the WellSpan Surgery and RehabilitationHospital a 73-bed state-of-the art hospital, to ca! re for patients recovering from strokes, traumas, chronic disease compl! ications 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 youre 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 Baltimore/DC metro area and Philadelphia.Required Skills Knowledge of perfusion practices and equipment, knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology;ability to w! ork within stressful situations, exercise sound judgment in complex situations and be ability to serve on-call.Required Experience Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion TechnologyCertification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion3 years of related experience including pumping perfusion casesJob Location York, Pennsylvania, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular Schedule: DaysAdditional Scheduling Info: On call - must be within 30 min drive of York HospitalAdditional Requirements: N/A
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This position will be opened on: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:17:16 GMT
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