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Clinical Services
1.0 FTE, 10 Hour Rotating Shift
At Stanford Children's Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job Summary
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
The Associate Perfusionist, under the supervision of a Board Certified Perfusionists, operates extracorporeal circulation during surgical procedures, evaluates physiologic data, and adjusts perfusion parameters specified by type of procedure and center's guidelines. Under the supervision of a Board Certified Perfusionist, will administer prescription drugs, blood products, and anesthetic agents through the extracorporeal circuit.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
Under the supervision of a Board Certified Perfusionist:
* Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during bypass procedures.
* Monitors patient hemodynamic and maintains appropriate physiological parameters during surgery.
* Participates in ECMO and VAD device management and follow-up care.
* Participates in research projects related to pediatric perfusion and cardiac surgery.
* Follows the workflow and procedural guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Perfusion Education Program
Experience: None Required
Licensure/Certification: Certified Clinical Perfusionist from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within 2 year of hire
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesThese are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.
Ability to anticipate and respond appropriately to potentially serious situations involving the patient and technical problems that may arise.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and extracorporeal circulation technology, including adjunctive techniques.
Knowledge of cardiac disease, defects, and congenital anomalies.
Knowledge of organ preservation, sterile and perfusion supplies, such as extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits and cannulae.
Knowledge of pharmacology of blood, fluids and medications administration and interaction with extra-corporeal devices.
Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body in association of support by extracorporeal circuits and devices.
Knowledge of the following areas in relation to clinical perfusion:
Anatomy and physiology
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Applied Sciences (e.g., biochemistry, physics
Hematology
Computer technology
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $178,880.00 to $178,880.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.