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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

• Job Summary:

Candidate will be response for assisting in ordering supplies and equipment; Providing clinical perfusion under direct supervision of the surgeon and anesthesiologist, the bypass circuit is

constructed in accordance to the OR standards of sterile technique. The patient is then

placed on bypass; Clinical perfusion is met according to calculated flows determined by the patient's

weight, height, age and cardiac index; Interprets various parameters, blood gas values, electrolyte balance, blood pressure, urinary output, gas and blood flow and fluid shifts. Information passed on to the surgeon

and/or anesthesiologist; Assists in the post operative phase; Prepares equipment such as cardiac monitor system, oxygen tank and intravenous fluids for safe transfer from the OR; Assists the anesthesiologist in transfer of patient to critical care unit; Participates as a team member in the care of the patient undergoing open heart

surgery and assists the nurse in pre-op preparation of the patient; Assists the anesthesiologist during induction; takes competent actions to ensure patient's safety; Provides ventricular assist and long term support devices as necessary; the application and operation of the ventricular assist and/or long term support device is

undertaken with the guidance of the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist; Participates in other extracorpeal procedures as able; Conducts calibration with documentation of GEM-6 blood gas and electrolyte analyzer. Lab

values are utilized for cardiovascular cases; Operates cell salvage system routinely for cardiovascular cases; Hemo concentration unit incorporated into extracorpeal system on request of surgeon or

anesthesiologist; Assumes on-call responsibilities as necessary.

This is a Per Diem position on rotating shifts with NO benefits.

Job Requirements

Education:

+ Graduate of an accredited school of Perfusion.

+ High School Diploma

Experience and Skills:

+ Previous experience as a Perfusionist is required

+ Excellent organizational skills, focused on customer service

License:

+ Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) required.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran