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Cath Lab Valley View Glenwood Springs, CO, USA

Cath Lab Valley View Glenwood Springs, CO, USA

Pay or shift range: $109,366.40 USD to $164,049.60 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Valley View's Cardiac Cath Lab is seeking a qualified, experienced Perfusionist.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES
Under the general supervision of the Director, operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical procedures requiring support or temporary replacement of patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions. Prepares and administers blood products and prescription solutions through bypass circuitry.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates competence in the daily operation of extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace a patient's circulatory or respiratory functions.
• Reviews patient medical history and chart and consults with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information needed to set up extracorporeal circulation equipment.
• Responsible for the selection of appropriate equipment and techniques to be used and to ensure the safe management of physiologic functions.
• Demonstrates competence in the practice of perfusion through an understanding of necessary variables: arterial blood gases, hemoglobin level, venous saturation, cardiac index or output, electrolytes, temperature, and urinary output.
• Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory failure of patient.
• In collaboration with the Medical Director and Cath Lab Director, ensures that all applicable regulatory and legal standards and policies are met within the scope of perfusion services. Ensures appropriate internal and external reporting of both compliance and non-compliance issues arising from surgical scheduling.
• Must adhere to standard precautions policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Perfusion Technology. Master’s preferred.
• Completion of a Perfusion Education Program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
• Must have a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. (ABCP).
• ABCP Certification must be renewed annually.
• Possess current BLS and ACLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Skills:

• Effectively operate, monitor and troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Ability to develop and implement effective solutions, including during critical, stressful situations.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to effectively build and manage interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrate comfort and facility in working within an operating room setting. Use proper sterile technique and appropriate PPE. Work safely and ensure the safety of patients and others.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience

BENEFITS

• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.

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