Perfusionist

Perfusionist

The Perfusionist sets up and operates heart/lung machines to take on the functions of patient's organs while in surgery. Operates equipment to produce bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation or partial bypass, or to alter blood temperature, balance, or content. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others.

Responsibilities

Job Standards and Performance Expectations

• Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
• Appropriate adult/geriatric patient care is provided data is assessed and interpreted based on the status and the age-specific needs of each patient with no more than 2 documented corrective incidents annually.
• The plan of care for the support, treatment, measurement, or supplementa...