Perfusionist - Immediate Offer

Job Title: Perfusionist
Assignment Length: 13 weeks with possible extension
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Shift: Monday-Friday plus call 1 in 3
Pay Rate: $140/hour

Job Summary:

The Perfusionist provides quality perfusion care for patients requiring mechanical support of the cardiovascular system during surgery or treatment modality. This position conducts extracorporeal circulation under the direction of a cardiothoracic surgeon and assists in the operation of the intra-aortic balloon pump and cell saver. The Perfusionist provides continuous quality improvement through statistical outcome analysis, education, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, prudent resource utilization and cost center accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains required patient information according to standard operating procedure.
• Manages blood gases, hematocrit, acid-base balance, fluid and electrolyte balance, and anticoagulation/procoagulation of the patient’s blood under the supervision of the cardiothoracic surgeon and in accordance with established standard of perfusion care.
• Communicates any special needs required for specific perfusion cases to the appropriate departments.
• Performs intra-aortic balloon pumping and autologous blood recovery according to standard operating procedures.
• Administers cardioplegic solutions, blood and blood products, IV fluids, medications and anesthetics during extracorporeal circulation, as prescribed by, and under the direct supervision of the cardiothoracic surgeon.
• Completes an accurate perfusion care record with documentation done.
• Performs Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation initiation
• Performs TAVR standby
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Experience:

• 2 years of experience working as a Perfusionist.

Job Requirements:

• Cardiovascular Perfusionist - Certified - required
• Current BLS/CPR Certification from AHA
• Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19

Who We Are?

Since 2001, InfiCare has been providing contract and direct hire staffing services to its clients across the US. InfiCare Health awarded the Gold Seal Accreditation from The Joint Commission.

Reference links below are company websites:
https://inficarehealth.com/press-releases/
https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7037388
https://www.inc.com/profile/inficare

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $140.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Perfusionist: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ABCP Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Forks, ND 58206 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140