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Job Summary:

Operates the heart/lung machine required for: total or partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgical correction of various types of cardiac defects and surgical repair of diseases of the heart and abnormalities of the great vessels.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

• Patient Health Care Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.

• Patient Procedures and Activities.

• Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.

• Assist provider in patient examinations and procedure.

• Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition.

• Follow standard infection control procedures.

• Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.

• Observe, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions during and after procedures.

• Take, record, and monitor patient vital signs.

• Transport patients to/from procedure area.

• Assist in cardiovascular procedures.

• Perform electrocardiograms.

• Draw arterial blood samples.

• Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.

• Perform computation of flow rates and dosages during surgical procedures.

• Administer solutions; withdraw and analyze specimens.

• Administer physician-ordered medications and solutions during procedures on bypass Monitor I.V.Solutions.

• Make up cardioplegia solutions for each case.

• Laboratories

• Clean work area.

• Records and Patient Information

• Record and chart patient date.

• Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.

• Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.

• Equipment and Instruments.

• Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.

• Check emergency equipment.

• Load paper and tape into computer printer.

• Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies.

• Operate heart/lung machine during surgical procedure.

• Arrange for repair of equipment Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.

• Check stock and order equipment, fluids.

• Re-sterilize equipment.

• Administrative and Other.

• Maintain current licensure/certifications.

• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.

Other Activities and Responsibilities:

• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

SPECIFIC TASK -RELATED ASPECTS:

• 1.Procedures

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Electrocardiograph In vivo and In vitro Procedures Operating Room Procedures Pulse Tracing Specimen Preparation.

• 2.Equipment Computer Heart/Lung Washing/Cleaning.

TIME SPENT PROFILE:

• 1.Type of Activity Scheduled Procedures 57%:

• Includes patient prep, other prep, performing, assisting, and follow-up actions.

• Analyzing Information 25%:

• Includes reading test results, preparing mathematical calculations, and putting specific data into perspective.

• Collecting and Maintaining Written Information 12%:

• Includes logs, lab slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing and scheduling appointments.

• Unscheduled Procedures 3%:

• Including Emergency patient care services and other unscheduled care.

• Cleaning 3%:

• Includes sterilization, work area, soaking instruments and decontamination.