Cardiac Perfusionist

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 178,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Cardiac Perfusionist to support open heart surgeries. Under medical supervision, you will prepare perfusion equipment, monitor during surgery, and perform pre/post-operative maintenance while ensuring quality outcomes. CCP certification is preferred, or you may obtain it within two years of hire.

New graduates from accredited perfusion programs are welcome to apply. Base salary offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion (CCP) or eligibility/willing to obtain within two years.
• New graduates from accredited perfusion programs will be considered.
• RN with Critical Care experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perfusion equipment for open heart surgeries.
• Monitor perfusion equipment during procedures.
• Perform pre- and post-operative maintenance on perfusion equipment.
• Compute parameters to facilitate quality patient care during surgery.

Skills

Perfusion techniques

Critical care knowledge

Surgical support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CCP Certification or eligible

Tools

Perfusion equipment operation

Job description

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Multiple shifts available

Overview

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 Degree

Certification / 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 health

Compensation

We 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.

Benefits

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!

Hospital Description

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Mission

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Associates Locations

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.

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!