Joshua Pate
Lynchburg
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Perfusionist skilled in cardiac support, patient monitoring, and quality assurance. Proven ability to operate and maintain perfusion equipment effectively.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Perfusionist
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg
07.2023 - Current
- Calibrated, maintained and operated all equipment used in clinical perfusion services.
- Operated cardiopulmonary bypass equipment during surgical procedures.
- Prepared and maintained perfusion equipment for surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Participated in quality assurance activities to enhance safety standards.
Clinical Perfusionist
Prefusion Providers / Specialty Care
Savannah
01.2008 - 05.2023
- Operated cardiopulmonary bypass equipment to support critical cardiac procedures.
- Managed intra-aortic balloon pump operation during and after insertion to stabilize patient hemodynamics.
- Monitored patient vitals and ECMO parameters continuously in the surgical setting.
- Monitored equipment during surgery for change in patient's condition and informed physician immediately of changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Perfusion Technology
Medical University of South Carolina
05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC05-2004
Skills
- Cardiac procedure support
- Equipment calibration
- Patient monitoring
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Perfusion procedures
- Quality assurance
- Emergency response
Timeline
Clinical Perfusionist
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Perfusionist
Prefusion Providers / Specialty Care
01.2008 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Perfusion Technology
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Francis Marion University