Position Summary
This cardiac perfusionist operates and maintains equipment, monitors and evaluates physiological data and adjustments in perfusion parameters and fluid and/or medication additions as needed to ensure satisfactory bypass. Administers prescription drugs, blood products and anesthetic agents through the extracorporeal circuit and induces specified physiologic conditions, such as hypothermia and circulatory arrest, as ordered by a physician.

Key Responsibilities:

Plans and organizes provision of perfusion for assigned cases. Reviews patient chart and laboratory data to assess preoperative condition and identify and plan for patients' individual needs/requirements.

Selects, assembles and organizes perfusion equipment, materials and supplies required for scheduled procedures. Conducts extracorporeal circulation during bypass surgery and other procedures under the direction of a physician.

Monitors and evaluates physiologic variab...