Cardiac Perfusionist

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Cardiac Perfusionist to support open heart surgeries. The role involves preparing perfusion equipment, monitoring during surgery, and maintaining equipment to ensure quality patient care.

Applicants with CCP certification or intent to obtain CCP within two years are welcome, including new graduates from accredited perfusion programs. Experience as a registered nurse in critical care or related units is considered, and the organization emphasizes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion (CCP) by ABCP preferred; if not certified, CCP must be obtained within two years.
• RN with Critical Care, PCU, ER, Cardiac, Stepdown or Recovery Room experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, prepares perfusion equipment for surgery.
• Monitors perfusion equipment during open heart procedures.
• Performs pre- and post-operative maintenance on perfusion equipment.
• Calculates parameters for surgery to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Cardiac perfusion

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Cardiovascular Perfusion CCP

Tools

ABCP Certification

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:Sentara Heart Hospital located in Norfolk, Virginia is looking for a Cardiac Perfusionist to join the team.Under medical supervision, the Cardiac Perfusionist prepares appropriate perfusion equipment for surgery, monitors equipment during surgery, performs pre and post-operative maintenance on perfusion equipment, and computes parameters for surgery to facilitate quality patient care for all open heart surgical procedures.Will consider new graduates from accredited perfusion school. If hired without certification, employee is required to obtain Cardiac Perfusionist certification (CCP) within two years from date of hire.The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs.Education:Bachelor's DegreeCertification/Licensure:Certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion (CCP) - Certification-American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)Will consider new graduates from accredited perfusion school. If hired without certification, employee is required to obtain Cardiac Perfusionist certification (CCP) within two years from date of hire.Experience:Registered Nurse with Critical Care, PCU, ER, Cardiac, Stepdown or Recovery Room will be considered.Keywords: #ZIP, Heart. Cardiac, Cardiology, Monster, Talroo-Allied healthWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $177,548.80 - $258,980.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.