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Altru Hospital 1200 S.Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $146,120.00 - $219,211.20 The Perfusionist provides quality perfusion care for patients requiring mechanical support of the cardiovascular system during surgery or treatment modality. This position conducts extracorporeal circulation under the direction of a cardiothoracic surgeon and assists in the operation of the intra-aortic balloon pump and cell saver. The Perfusionist provides continuous quality improvement through statistical outcome analysis, education, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, prudent resource utilization and cost center accountability.

• Obtains required patient information according to standard operating procedure.
• Manages blood gases, hematocrit, acid-base balance, fluid and electrolyte balance, and anticoagulation/procoagulation of the patient’s blood under the supervision of the cardiothoracic surgeon and in accordance with established standard of perfusion care.
• Communicates any special needs required for specific perfusion cases to the appropriate departments.
• Performs intra-aortic balloon pumping and autologous blood recovery according to standard operating procedures.
• Administers cardioplegic solutions, blood and blood products, IV fluids, medications and anesthetics during extracorporeal circulation, as prescribed by, and under the direct supervision of the cardiothoracic surgeon.
• Completes an accurate perfusion care record with documentation done.
• Performs Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation initiation
• Performs TAVR standby
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Cardiovascular Perfusionist - Certified | American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Required: Masters - Cardiovascular Prefusion

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)

• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)

• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)

• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)

• Crawl: Not Applicable

• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)

• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)

• See: Continuously (67-100%)

• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)

• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

• Outdoor: Not Applicable

• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R4833