Pediatric Perfusionist (FT/Shift Varies), Arnold Palmer Hospital

Pediatric Perfusionist (FT/Shift Varies), Arnold Palmer Hospital Orlando Health - 3.8 Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Paid time off Benefits from day one Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Record keeping ABCP Certification PALS Certification Medical equipment operation Patient assessment Maintaining patient confidentiality BLS Certification OR experience Infection control Working with geriatric patients ACLS Certification Patient safety Databases Working with children Neonatology Basic life support Care plan development Blood transfusion Perioperative care Equipment maintenance Equipment testing Clean workspace maintenance Senior level Managing patient records 2 years Cardiovascular patient monitoring Cath lab

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Join Our Team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital! Arnold Palmer Hospital Perfusion Department is seek for a Pediatric Perfusionist is qualified by academic and clinical education to provide extra-corporeal circulation during a medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace a person's cardiopulmonary, circulatory, and/or respiratory function. Under supervision of a physician the Clinical Pediatric Perfusionist will operate the Heart-Lung Machine to maintain the circulation and physiologic parameters perioperatively for the patient during congenital cardiac surgical procedures requiring critical knowledge, skills and judgment to care for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions and advanced level continuous vigilance. Candidates Must possesses a current ABCP certification (CCP) with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Annual renewal required. Maintain current

BLS/ PALS

certification, ACLS recommended. Must pass Certified ECMO Specialist -Pediatric exam (CES-P) within 2 years of hire. Adult ECMO certification (CES-A) recommended.

Job Title:

Pediatric Clinical Perfusionist Dept:

APH Perfusion Status:

Full Time Status:

Varies Benefits :

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Continuing education and professional development opportunities. Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match. Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts. Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment. Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability. Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children's Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children's Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children's Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin our benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions o Assembles and operates of the Heart-Lung machine for complex cardiac congenital procedures that require Extra corporeal circulation or cardio-pulmonary bypass according to protocols prescribed by the supervising medical staff. o Possesses specialized skill and knowledge unique to neonatal and pediatric extra-corporeal support. o Develops a patient specific care plan for monitoring patient's hemodynamics, physiological status, and blood gas management following established protocols to attain expected outcomes. o Prepares and tests equipment to assure proper function prior to initiating extracorporeal support. o Notifies supervising medical staff of any unusual or unexpected events or problems o Administers blood products, IV solutions, and pharmacologic support required to maintain the appropriate hemodynamics and physiological parameters through the extra-corporeal circuit. o Maintains appropriate and accurate record related to any involved procedure. o Operates Extra-corporeal circulation, Extra-corporeal Life Support, Cardio-Pulmonary Support, and all forms of Ventricular Assist Devices o Standby for scheduled and emergent cases in multiple locations including but not limited to: the cardiac cath lab, OR suite, multiple ICU settings at both APH/WPH. o Conducts Anticoagulation/Coagulation monitoring and analysis with treatment of related conditions in all Extra corporeal modalities o Practices Blood conservation, autotransfusion, and myocardial preservation techniques for complex congenital cardiac procedures. o Performs induction of systemic hypothermia/reversal of systemic Hypothermia o Demonstrates advanced knowledge of cerebral protective methods including Antegrade/Retrograde Cerebral perfusion during circulatory arrest procedures. o Practices Hemodilution techniques as well as hemofiltration and advanced MUF techniques, Hemodialysis modalities required for congenital cardiac procedures accessed through the Extra-corporeal circuit. o Performs vacuum assist and other advanced drainage techniques. Also practices hyperthermic intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (Hipec) and other chemotherapy modalities which are offered system wide. o Demonstrates proficiency with maintenance of equipment, cleans work area, and reports necessary repairs or adjustments through proper channels. o Maintains the perfusion/surgical database o Demonstrates Age specific knowledge competence to provide necessary care for the age of patients served. o Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to their needs: ✓ Neonate (birth to 28 days) ✓ Infant (0-12 months) ✓ School age (6-10 years) ✓ Adolescent 11-18) ✓ Toddler (1-3 years) ✓ Pre-school (3-6 years) ✓ Adult (18-65) o Geriatric (65 +) ✓ Check all age groups that apply. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information Interprets, adapts, and reacts calmly in stressful conditions. Adheres to patient and personnel safety procedures (infection prevention, fire safety, electrical safety and chemical hazards) Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Training Meets all educational requirements to become Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist by the American board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Licensure/Certification Must possesses a current ABCP certification (CCP) with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Annual renewal required. Maintain current

BLS/ PALS

certification, ACLS recommended. Must pass Certified ECMO Specialist -Pediatric exam (CES-P) within 2 years of hire. Adult ECMO certification (CES-A) recommended. Experience Two (2) years of perfusion experience required; previous pediatric perfusion experience recommended. New grads or no recent peds experience accepted with AVP or Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery approval.