PERFUSIONIST

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:    

• Management of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
  17. Standard:
      • Appropriately assess patient profile and manage CPB
      • Use appropriate equipment/supplies and monitor data based on patient profile (age, condition, procedure).
      • Appropriately communicate with open-heart team personnel during procedures
      • Recognize and resolve variances and abnormal situations that may arise
      • Utilize all available safety devices during cardiopulmonary bypass as per departmental policy
      • Demonstrate appropriate clinical vigilance and awareness before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass
      • Facilitate discussion with health care team which includes medical record review, decisions needed for prime selection, drug and blood additives, and techniques of cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Ancillary Perfusion Procedures
  17. Standard:
      • Demonstrate competence and comprehensive knowledge of all ancillary procedures per departmental policy.
      • Maintain competence in cardiac assist devices to include VADs, ECMO, IABP, PCPS, left heart bypass, VV bypass for liver transplant, hyperthermic isolated limb perfusion, and autotransfusion
      • Assess patient profile and manage ancillary procedures by using appropriate equipment and monitoring data.
      • Recognize when situations are critical, notify appropriate personnel and assist as needed
      • Troubleshoot all technical devices
• Information management
  17. Standard:
      • Create and maintain accurate, complete and legible records.
      • Timely documentation according to departmental standards
      • Communicate product failures, technical and patient incidents per departmental policy ' Complete and file necessary paperwork and labeling according to departmental policy.
      • Provides concise and accurate shift report
      • Appropriate database information entry
      • Maintain patient confidentiality
      • Demonstrate knowledge of UTMB Perfusion Services policy and procedure via staff meeting, memos, communication book, bulletin boards email, etc. Appropriately communicate significant issues to leadership and charge staff.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structur

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in education and research within the perfusionist scope of practice.
• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Completion of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program. Bachelor’s degree in perfusion technology, life science, or allied health specialty (e.g., Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Technology).

Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and licensure as a Perfusionist in the state of Texas. New grads tenure contingent on passing the ABCP exam. Validated for Basic Life Support and successfully complete accreditation and other regulatory requirements within the probationary period

EQUIPMENT:

Heart/lung machine, IABP, ACT testing equipment, Heater/Cooler, ventricular assist equipment, ECMO, VV bypass for liver transplant, hyper thermic isolated limb perfusion, autotransfusion, and standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments.  Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks..

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Administrative Director of Human Resources.