Perfusionist II
- Location
- 300P Hospital - B Central Core 100/200 - PALO ALTO
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America)
Why Join Us:
- Highly competitive, recently adjusted compensation
- Fair call pay for standby and active coverage, with a 1-hour response time
- $20,000.00 Sign-On Bonus - contact us for additional information
- N+1 staffing model
- Four-tiered career ladder recognizing clinical skill, leadership, and hospital involvement
- Opportunities to participate in research led by our cardiothoracic surgeons, including lab-based studies
- Extensive departmental orientation
- Comprehensive services within cardiothoracic surgery, including ECMO and VAD support
Perfusionists at Stanford are exposed to a level of case acuity and complexity rarely found in a single program. Our aortic program originated the Stanford classification for aortic dissections, and our perfusionists regularly support complex aortic repairs, including frequent cases involving Loeys-Dietz and Marfan syndrome patients. We also run a high-volume heart and lung transplant program — in 2022, our surgical team pioneered the beating heart transplant technique, a first-of-its-kind approach now being adopted by programs nationwide. Beyond this, our perfusionists support adult congenital cardiac surgery, pulmonary thromboendarterectomies, ECMO, VAD implantation, and essentially every form of cardiac surgical procedure performed today.
What distinguishes Stanford is our investment in sustainable practice and professional growth. Our N+1 staffing model ensures you're never the sole line of coverage, and our call pay structure fairly compensates both availability and active work. We offer a four-tiered career ladder with a clear path from trainee to veteran, along with the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research in our surgeon-run labs - a distinction of working within an academic medical center. New team members begin on 10-hour shifts before transitioning to 12-hour shifts with a rotating on-call schedule, supported by a collaborative, expert team from day one.
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview The Perfusionist is responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. All actions of the Perfusionist are performed as prescribed by an attending physician and in accordance with SHC policy. Perfusionists perform all routine and advanced clinical and non-clinical functions as described in Perfusion Service Protocols, Policies and Guidelines and in conformance with the Scope of Practice outlined in the California Perfusion Titling Act (Business & Professions Code 2590) as well as the Ethical Standards of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Under the direction of and in consultation with a physician(s), Perfusionists set up and operate the heart-lung machine and other sophisticated equipment used in the operating room, such as physiological monitoring instrumentation, and related ancillary equipment, which keeps the patient alive while a surgeon is operating on them by supporting their circulatory and respiratory functions. The Perfusionist manages the patient's altered physiological functions throughout the procedure. In addition, Perfusionists, directed by the surgeon and anesthesiologist, are responsible for regulating the patient's levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide; for measuring selected laboratory values such as blood cell count; and for monitoring circulation. ▪ At times, Perfusionists administer blood products, anesthetic or other pharmaceutical agents through the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit on prescription and/or appropriate protocol. The Perfusionist is responsible for the monitoring of blood gases and the adequate anticoagulation of the patient, induction of hypothermia, hemodilution, and other duties, when prescribed. ▪ The Perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions and provides consultation to the physician in the selection of the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS The Perfusionist career ladder consists of four levels plus a lead based on management assessment of staffing needs. The distinction between levels is based on certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), the degree of supervision exercised over the position, and the assignment of advanced/lead responsibilities. LEVEL I: ▪ This is the entry, trainee, and contributing level. Under close supervision, incumbents assist a higher-level Perfusionist in the performance of clinical duties. ▪ Incumbents are expected to obtain active ABCP certification as a CCP within two (2) years of appointment or be terminated from employment. LEVEL II: ▪ This is the career level where incumbents function at the full performance level. ▪ Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of clinical perfusion duties. LEVEL III: ▪ This is the advanced, specialist and lead level. Incumbents at this level perform as a consultant to and may be designated lead-worker for other Perfusionists. ▪ Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of clinical perfusion duties and, in addition: assign and lead the work of other Perfusionists, including trainees; may assist in the recruitment and selection of Perfusionists; develop and implement training in-service programs; participate in equipment evaluation and procurement; maintain records pertaining to equipment use and maintenance; and may participate in research programs. ▪ Able to perform duties as shift contact Perfusionist LEVEL IV: ▪ Team Lead or team supervisor for each shift ▪ Able to Perform and mentor most complex cases ▪ Grows and mentors' staff on all aspects of Perfusion Services, ECMO and VAD management and perfusion therapy
Locations Stanford Health Care
What you will do
- Demonstrates competency in operating the various types of perfusion equipment available at Stanford that includes but not limited to:
- Heart/Lung Machines: Roller blood pumps: Sorin, Jostra
- Centrifugal blood pumps: BioMedicus
- Bard CPS System
- Variety of Oxygenators
- Temperature Regulation Devices - Heater/Coolers:
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps: Datascope, Bard, Arrow
- Ventricular Assist Devices: BioMedicus
- Autotransfusion Machines: Heamonetics, Medtronic
- Blood Saturation Monitors:
- Blood Gas analyzers: I-stat
- Coagulation Monitors: Hemochron, Hemotec
- Hemodynamic Pressure Transducers
- Hemoconcentrators:
- Cardioplegia delivery systems: Sorin, Medtronic
- Accessory Equipment: Blenders, Vaporizers, Sat/Hct monitors, Bubble and level detectors.
- Knowledge requirements to the above equipment; to also include trouble-shooting skills.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of all policies and procedures concerning clinical perfusion.
- Provide special perfusion services as described under the guidelines found in the established manual of clinical protocols and procedures of SHC and/or through direct order of the physician.
- Identify the needs of the patient regarding types of equipment, priming solution, and methodology in consultation with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Communicate accurate information to the surgeon and the anesthesiologist pertaining to the patient response to the extracorporeal procedure.
- Provide adequate "Conduct of Perfusion" for each patient undergoing cardiac surgery utilizing the heart-lung machine in accordance with established surgeon and SHC protocols.
- Provides safe performance, monitoring and/or management of perfusion that includes but are not limited to:
- Extracorporeal circulation/ cardiopulmonary support
- Counterpulsation equipment set-up and operation
- Circulatory Support with Ventricular Assist Devices
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Autotransfusion and Blood conservation techniques
- Myocardial preservation
- Anticoagulation and Hematologic monitoring/analysis
- Physiologic monitoring/analysis
- Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring /analysis
- Techniques of Hyperthermia and Hypothermia
- Techniques of Hemodilution
- Techniques of Hemofiltration
- Techniques of Profound Hypothermia and Circulatory Arrest
- Techniques of Retrograde and Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion
- Administration of medication, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit
- Techniques of Veno/Venous bypass
- Techniques of Vacuum Assisted Venous Drainage (VAVD) and Kinetic Assisted Venous Drainage (KAVD)
- Maintains aseptic technique in assembling and operating perfusion equipment.
- Follow manufacture operating instructions for equipment and disposables.
- Utilize safety devices when available on equipment.
- Assists in the transport of VAD or high-risk patients to Stanford Hospital.
- Works in a variety of clinical settings where patients require perfusion services e.g. ICU’s, Cath lab and operating rooms.
- Records and maintains all data pertinent to extracorporeal procedures to ensure that an adequate record of the procedure is developed.
- Correctly documents patient care and charges utilizing Stanford Hospital and Clinics approved documents.
- Performs other related and incidental duties as needed or assigned.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Level III Perfusionists
- May perform such functions as are consistent with the Level Descriptor narrative, including at least one approved annual project related to supplies and cost savings, education of staff, metrics to improve patient care, protocol development, or department process improvement.
- Level IV Perfusionists
- May assume responsibility for the clinical management of the department during an assigned shift.
- DEPARTMENTAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AND IMPROVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes in a timely manner, hospital required regulatory modules and training requirements.
- Provide necessary documents to maintain current "personnel file". (i.e. ABCP certificate, TB test, CPR certificate, continuing education)
- Provide all documentation as required by Hospital.
- Assist in data collection, data base maintenance and analysis of all Perfusion data related to research, cost analysis, and clinical outcome studies.
- Manages and monitors the provision of quality, cost-effective patient care in accordance with standards of practice and SHC policies and procedures.
- Record and maintain all data pertinent to Perfusion Services management
- Participate in team effort at cost containment of disposable supplies and drugs.
- Perform required inspection of equipment and supplies stored in other areas of hospital.
- Implements and evaluates systems and practices which facilitate smooth workflow and desired outcomes. Solicits input from Department of Anesthesia, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, managers, and staff. Recommends changes and enhancements to the Perfusion Department Manager.
- Works with Perfusion Director to develop, maintain, and evaluate a comprehensive continuous quality improvement program that complies with Operation Room Region Services and the hospital at large.
- Proactively uses problem solving process to identify, prevent, or resolve clinical or departmental related problems, utilizing the chain of command, as necessary.
- Assist in administration and department operation, including all follow-up documentation and reporting, and reports events to Perfusion Director.
- Responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills or clinical knowledge to maintain currency in position.
- Apprises self and complies with the policies and procedures of Stanford Hospital and Clinics.
- Continuously assesses and improves personal performance based on "customer" needs; participates in improving performance and services wh
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