What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perfusionist position at Community Medical Centers of Fresno, CA?
Overview
*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*
We're looking for Perfusionists to join our growing team! In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for operating extra-corporal equipment, providing care and supporting activities appropriate for ages served. From cardiopulmonary bypass, to short and long-term ventricular assistance, to intra aortic balloon pump counterpulsation, you will be integral to the support of our perfusion services. This is the perfect opportunity to grow your experience and become a leader in the continuum of care for patients.
Community Regional Medical Center is the largest of our three main hospitals and the flagship hospital of the Central Valley. This academic-affiliated, Level 1 Trauma Center is located on a 58-acre campus in downtown Fresno. It features one of the largest and busiest emergency departments in California as well as a comprehensive burn center. Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients.
Responsibilities
In your role, you will:
- Perform set up of the heart-lung machine, intra-aortic balloon pump, autologous blood salvage system, other extracorporeal systems and related equipment.
- Manage the cardiopulmonary bypass system, the intra-aortic balloon pump, isolated limb perfusion system, autologous blood salvage system and other related systems, during patient procedures and under physician supervision.
- Assist implantation and monitor ventricular assist devices and ECMO circuits.
- Select, assemble, set up and test heart-lung machines to ensure that machine and associated equipment function according to specifications. Clean and adjust parts of the heart-lung machine.
- Operate heart-lung machines to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory/cardiac failure of patients.
- Monitor operation of heart-lung machine and patient’s physiologic variables such as blood temperature, blood composition and flow rate, and adjust equipment to maintain normal body functions.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate from an accredited perfusion program required
- Credentialed by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional and privileged to perform Perfusionist standardized procedures
Licenses and Certifications
- CCP - Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required
Have Questions?
Contact Jackie Tamura at jtamura2@communitymedical.org or text/call 559-890-9946
Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
