Perfusionist Phoenix Children's Hospital - 3.7 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Cardiovascular surgery Medical equipment operation Cardiac surgery perfusion assistance Cardiothoracic surgery Cardiovascular surgery assistance experience Experience working with cardiac care patients Surgical biomedical equipment Arterial blood gas (ABG) analyzers Transplant surgery assistance experience Research participation Senior level Collaboration with surgical teams Full Job Description This position operates the Heart/Lung Bypass machine and other ancillary technologies during surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to support the cardiorespiratory function of patients during cardiothoracic surgery. Position Duties Operates the Heart/Lung Bypass machine during surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass to support the cardiorespiratory function of patients during cardiothoracic surgery. Selects appropriate equipment and techniques in accordance with policy. Provides optimal physiologic management including blood gas analysis, venous saturation, cerebral/splanchnic oximetry, cardiac index, anticoagulation, and vital organ monitoring. Uses clinical and technical expertise to select and manage MCAD devices. Supports implantation and prolonged management of VADs including Berlin Heart Excor, Total Artificial Heart, paracorporeal VADs, and ECLS. Works with cardiothoracic surgery to monitor patient outcomes and collect clinical data; participates in cardiothoracic and anesthesia research. Assists cardiothoracic surgeons with surgical procedures and prepares extracorporeal devices for implantation. Accompany the Heart Procurement Team during select transplant cases, which may include traveling or flying to external hospitals and procurement facilities. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable