Cardiovascular Perfusionist

About the job

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene is hiring an experienced, full-time cardiovascular perfusionist for its Heart Services team, working in the CVOR within perioperative services. The perfusionist sets up, runs and manages the heart-lung machine and related extracorporeal circulation equipment, which temporarily supports or replaces a patient's circulation and breathing in cardiac surgery and other specialized procedures.

Kootenai Health's Heart Services team is growing and includes cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists and cardiovascular specialists.

What you'll do

• Set up the heart-lung machine, then run and monitor it through cardiovascular surgical procedures
• Run extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment whenever a patient needs temporary circulatory or respiratory support
• Track and manage each patient's physiological and metabolic state from start to finish of a procedure
• Work closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and the rest of the surgical team
• Take responsibility for the circulatory and respiratory support the heart-lung machine provides
• Take part in cardiothoracic donor organ procurement for transplants when needed
• Keep all perfusion equipment maintained, tested and ready according to established standards
• Keep accurate clinical records and follow regulatory, accreditation and organizational requirements
• Care for patients in a way suited to their age-specific needs

What you need

• Graduation from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program
• ABCP certification (American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or an equivalent
• At least 3 years of cardiovascular perfusion experience
• Thorough knowledge of current perfusion concepts, practices and technologies
• Strong skills in critical thinking, communication and clinical decision-making

Preferred

• A bachelor's degree in perfusion technology or a related field

Schedule

• Day shift, full-time
• 80 hours per two-week pay period