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WI-St. Agnes Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Sign on bonus eligible for qualified external candidates!
SSM Health is looking for a passionate Perfusionist to join our team at St. Agnes Hospital!
St. Agnes is a 146 bed hospital located at 430 E. Division St in Fond du Lac, WI. It has grown into both an inpatient and outpatient facility that provides innovative community and regional health care services to the greater Fond du Lac area.
This is a full-time, salaried, benefit eligible position scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. Weekday hours are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm but may vary based on case load. Call for this role is 7 on, 7 off.
Benefit Information:
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Income based medical insurance premium discounts
HSA/FSA options
Short and Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO & PTO Donation Program
403b/401k retirement plans
Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts with participating schools
Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP
Free on-site fitness centers at select locations
Job Summary:
Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances.
Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.
Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices.
Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices.
Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries.
Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies.
Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Graduate from a Perfusion ProgramEXPERIENCE
No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Rare driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
And
Perfusionist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
And
Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
And
Perfusionist - Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
And
Perfusionist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Licenses / Certifications:
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Perfusionist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Perfusionist - Oklahoma Medical Board, Perfusionist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4414010038 Perfusion
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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