Pediatric Perfusionist, PRN, Pediatric Operating Room, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

Baptist Medical Center is currently looking to add a Clinical Perfusionist to our Pediatric Operating Room at Wolfson Children's Hospital located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN Various Shift opportunity.

As the Clinical Perfusionist, you will be responsible for: 

• Clinical perfusionists (CP) are responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment, such as Cardio pulmonary bypass during an open-heart surgery or any other medical procedure in which it is necessary to artificially support or temporarily replace a patient's circulatory or respiratory function.
• In addition, the clinical perfusionist functions in supportive roles for other medical specialties, including the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program to assist in long-term support of patients outside of the operation room environment.
• This includes providing support during eCPR and the regular maintenance of all ECMO circuits; including initiation, termination and support/troubleshooting.
• The CP has primary responsibility for priming all Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) including placement and maintenance of VADs, including pump changes and the ability to communicate with patients, family members and others on health care team.
• The CP solves problems, documents clearly and communicates effectively in writing.
• They perform and evaluate laboratory tests, adhering to established lab standards.
• The CP provides these services following all institutional, Perfusion, ECMO and VAD protocols.

This Clinical Perfusionist will be located at Wolfson Children's Hospital. If you are interested in this advanced PRN Various Shift opportunity, email tiffany.marmol@bmcjax.com please apply today. 

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

• Over 5 years Perfusion Experience Required

License and Certification

• American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Required

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.  The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.