Description
MILITARY VETERANS
Provides all aspects of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support for adult and/or pediatric patients. Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation necessary to support or replace a patients own cardiopulmonary and circulatory functions. Induces and reverses hypothermia and hyperthermia. Writes, collects, and maintains documentation for each case, and ensures maintenance of all equipment and quality control. Minimum Education: Specialized/technical training Minimum Experience: 3 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Three years experience as an adult perfusionist, with some experience as a pediatric perfusionist. Graduate from school of perfusion technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or its predecessor, the American Medical Associations (AMA) Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA). Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification, or board eligible for certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). Attends and completes all hospital-required safety training courses, and maintains ABCP certification, as well as certifications for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic life support (BLS), and/or basic cardio life support (BCLS). Demonstrated attention to details, and excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.