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Oversees delivery of care related to perfusion services, to include cardiopulmonary bypass, auto transfusion, intraaortic balloon pumping, cardiopulmonary support, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), ventricular assist devices and isolated limb perfusion.

Technical Requirements

Ability to operate a variety of equipment to include cardiopulmonary bypass, (heart-lung machine), auto transfusion, intra-aortic balloon pump and other cardiopulmonary support devices.
Demonstrated clinical expertise in perfusion technology.
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, theories and practices related to perfusion technology
Knowledge of administration of prescribed medications and treatments.
Knowledge of the principles of asepsis and the standards and practices of infection control.

Education:

Graduate of American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion approved school of perfusion technology
Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in related allied health field preferred
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Experience:

5 years experience in a main operating room setting preferred

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

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Clinical Perfusionist