It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Department: Perfusion Schedule: PRN as needed Pay Range starts at: $67.03/hour Daily pay available! Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Location: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital - St. Louis MO Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team, apply now! Job Summary: Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment. Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances. Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function. Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices. Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices. Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries. Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies. Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate from a Perfusion Program EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Rare driving. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) And Perfusionist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) And Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) And Perfusionist - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) And Perfusionist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4403000010 Surgery Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.