Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist sets up and operates heart/lung machines that support organ function during cardiac surgery or other procedure where circulatory or respiratory function is disrupted. Operates equipment to produce bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation or partial bypass, or to alter blood temperature, balance, or content. Being a Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist requires an advanced degree. Requires a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential. Additionally, Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a POTENTIAL opportunity for a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Key Duties:
Serve as pulmonary function testing technician performing a wide variety of clinical pulmonary physiologic tests in both outpatient and inpatients including, but not limited to spirometry, lung volume studies, diffusing capacity measurements, methacholine challenge tests, exercise induced bronchoprovocation studies, six (6) minute walk tests, blood gases and pulmonary exercise tests.
Provide technical direction within the Pulmonary Function Testing lab, always meeting the standards of testing established by the American Thoracic Society.
Perform the administration of inhaled Pentamidine; perform occupational health screening to include physical and lab work; and use the appropriate personal protection as stated in the NMCP Hazardous Drugs Safety Health Plan.
Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 860 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,800 affiliated health care professionals.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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