About this role
Job Summary
Provides patient care in the form of life-saving and sustaining operation of the extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace a person's circulatory, and/or respiratory function. The Perfusionist selects the most appropriate equipment and techniques necessary for support, treatment, and measurement of the circulatory system of the patient, including the safe monitoring, drug administration, analysis, and treatment of physiologic conditions under an order and/or supervision of a physician(s).
Essential Functions
Sets up, operates and maintains physiological pressure monitoring devices, the heart-lung machine, the intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices along with other systems used during the surgical procedure.
Performs laboratory procedures as needed.
Documents actions / clinical parameters / responses in a manner consistent with documentation standards.
Cleans and maintains equipment / supplies and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate people.
Documents patient chargeable items according to standards.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Graduate of a CAAHEP approved program of Perfusion Technology
Preferred Master's Degree Perfusion Science
2 years of relevant experience Certified Clinical Perfusionist Preferred
Skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through mechanical circulatory training support Preferred
CRT-Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - ABCP American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion 1 Year required
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Perfusion Butterworth - Grand Rapids HospEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
Monday - FridayWeekend Frequency
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About Corewell Health
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What you'll do
- The Clinical Perfusionist provides life-saving operation of extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or replace a patient's circulatory and respiratory functions. They are responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining various medical devices during surgical procedures.
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