Clinical Trainer (Part-Time) - College of Health Sciences, Cardiovascular Perfusion

Lipscomb University
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Dec 11, 2024
Description Are you a perfusionist seeking an exciting opportunity to share your expertise with budding perfusion students? This position offers flexibility for full-time, part-time, or retired perfusionists. It involves instructing on essential cardiac surgery equipment, extracorporeal circuit components, and other pertinent perfusion responsibilities. Additionally, you'll be able to train and assess students in cardiopulmonary bypass management using the Califia Simulator. Experience with the Califia Simulator is preferred yet not required as the Cardiovascular Perfusion Program will provide training with the Califia Simulator. If you are looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity, this might be the perfect fit for you. With options for either one-eight (8) hour sessions or two-eight (8) hour laboratory days scheduled during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year (32 weeks), this position offers the right candidate the chance to tailor their work schedule to their needs. Seize the opportunity to have a hand in the development of your profession, connect with new perfusionists, and shape your professional life the way you want. Requirements: Certification and/or licensure: CCP/LP/CP in Cardiovascular Perfusion required A minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience Experience utilizing high-fidelity and low-fidelity training techniques Experience utilizing the CALIFIA simulator Ability to instruct and evaluate students in the fundamentals of: Heart-lung systems, including heater-coolers Components and assembly of the extracorporeal circuit Priming the extracorporeal, including cardioplegia components Managing cardiopulmonary bypass Perfusion math Drug preparation and delivery calculations Cannula selection Physiological assessment Autotransfusion ECMO/VAD Pre-bypass preparation Post-bypass activities Universal precautions Crisis Resource Management Qualifications Experience A minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience (required)