Perfusionists are members of cardiovascular surgical teams. They are responsible for the operation of heart-lung machines and other cardiovascular devices that are connected to patients during open-heart surgery and other procedures. During surgeries in which a patient’s heart must be stopped, a perfusionist utilizes the heart-lung machine to oxygenate the blood and return it to the body’s tissues while bypassing the heart and lungs. In addition to operating rooms and surgical centers, perfusionists may provide assistance in cardiac intensive care units. Perfusionists also administer medications that allow a patient’s heart function to cease during surgery.
Wat doet een Perfusionist?
A perfusionist, or cardiovascular perfusionist, is a professional medical technologist who assists cardiovascular surgical teams with running heart-lung machines or cardiopulmonary bypass machines during surgical procedures. They generally work in operating rooms in hospitals and are sometimes referred to as ‘pump teams.’ In addition to running the bypass machines, perfusionists monitor vital signs and administer medications.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Perfusionist moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Perfusionist moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Administrative duties, including equipment monitoring and maintenance, management of entry-level perfusionists and purchasing equipment and supplies
Assessing medical histories of patients to fully prepare for upcoming surgeries
Administering medications and blood products to patients during surgical procedures through heart-lung bypass machines
Operation of heart-lung machines, intra-aortic blood pumps, ventricular assistance devices and blood transfusion machines
Monitoring and assessing vital signs and physiologic functions throughout surgical procedures to ensure patient safety
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Perfusionist zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Mental and physical stamina and a strong ability to stay completely focused during lengthy medical procedures
Strong communication skills to communicate effectively with surgeons, physicians, nurses and other medical staff
Ability to demonstrate precise attention to detail when monitoring the vital signs of patients during surgeries
Efficient time-management skills to ensure all duties are met on a daily basis
Strong problem-solving skills to handle potential challenges that may arise with equipment during surgical procedures
Ability to exhibit good bedside manner when speaking with patients and their family and/or loved ones
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Perfusionist, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
