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.