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.
QualificationsRequired Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Graduate of a CAAHEP approved program of Perfusion Technology Preferred Master's Degree Perfusion Science2 years of relevant experience Certified Clinical Perfusionist Preferred Pediatric Perfusionist Preferred Skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through mechanical circulatory training support PreferredCRT-Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - ABCP American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion 1 Year required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6\" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs\rWaist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs\rWaist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs\rWaist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs\rBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs\rUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs\rPushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs\rPulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs\rSitting: Occasionally\rStanding: Occasionally\rWalking: Occasionally\rForward Bend - Standing: Seldom\rForward Bend - Sitting: Seldom\rTrunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom\rTrunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom\rSquat: Seldom\rStair Climbing: Seldom\rCrawling / Kneeling: Seldom\rReach - Above Shoulder: Seldom\rReach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom\rHandling: Occasionally\rForceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom\rForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom\rFinger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently\rVisual Acuity ¹\r[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom\r

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Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Surgical Services - Cardio - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Everyday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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