Perfusionist
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Saint Francis Health System
US
Summary
The Perfusionist is responsible for performing perfusion on cardiac surgical patients and operating cell savers for orthopedic, cardiac, and neurosurgical patients. They must manage the heart-lung machine and ensure all equipment and documentation comply with regulatory rules.
Job Description
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This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.
Variable
Job Summary: The incumbent will serve as Perfusionist responsible for performing perfusion on cardiac surgical patient, cell saver on orthopedic, cardiac and neurosurgical patients. In addition to the procedures all equipment, supplies, and documentation must be maintained in accordance with all regulatory rules. Perfusionist responsibilities will approximately equal 90% and cell saver activity will represent approximately 10%.
Minimum Education: Appropriate degree from approved program in Health Science or related field; Graduation from a CAHEA (AMA's Committee on Allied Health, Education and Accreditation).
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Current licensure as a perfusionist by Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Work Experience: 1 - 2 years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective interpersonal, written and oral communications. Demonstrated patient care skills. Effective organization of multi-task role. Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical office.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Performs selection of the perfusion circuit and prime solution to accommodate the requirements of the patient, the proposed procedure, and the preferences of the primary surgeon. Prepares the disposable and non-disposable components of the cardiopulmonary circuit in preparation for the impending surgical exercises. Assures the safety and function of the heart lung machine, the disposable circuit, and all related ancillary equipment. Manages the patient on cardiopulmonary bypass: a. awareness of appropriate pharmacological interventions. b. extensive knowledge of pump physiology with its altered homeostatic ramifications. c. awareness of the conduct of the surgical procedure. Performs other duties as assigned.
Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor/physician.
Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal/external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at director level or above.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Perfusionist Services - Yale Campus
Location:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
Saint Francis Health System is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care across eastern Oklahoma. Founded in 1960 by Natalie O. and William K. Warren Sr., Saint Francis is the largest private employer in eastern Oklahoma, with more than 12,000 employees and over 1,000 physicians serving communities across the region.
Anchored by Saint Francis Hospital—the largest hospital in Oklahoma and among the largest in the United States—the health system includes a network of hospitals, specialty centers and more than 100 outpatient locations through Warren Clinic. The system also features the region’s only children’s hospital, a leading heart hospital, a comprehensive trauma and emergency center, and nationally recognized behavioral health services.
Saint Francis offers a full continuum of care including primary care, heart and vascular services, behavioral health, women’s and children’s services, emergency medicine, surgical specialties, cancer care and advanced specialty programs. The organization is guided by its mission “to extend the presence and healing ministry of Christ in all we do” and its vision of “lighting the way to a healthier tomorrow.”
With more than 1,600 licensed beds and over 100 care delivery sites statewide,
Saint Francis remains committed to advancing clinical excellence, investing in communities and expanding access to care across Oklahoma.
Founded
1960
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Tulsa, Oklahoma
