Cardiac Perfusionist: Advanced Bypass Specialist

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Clinical Perfusionist to participate in cardiac surgery and manage heart-lung bypass operations. The role includes assembling and testing CPB circuits, monitoring physiologic parameters, and ensuring proper sterilization and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in circulation technology, current CLPRF certification or progress toward it within two years, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in circulation technology from an accredited institution.
• CLPRF - Clinical Perfusionists - Current certification as a Circulation Technologist with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionists or the International Board of Circulation Technologists or attainment within two years of employment. Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cardiac surgery as a clinical perfusionist.
• Assembles, primes, recirculates and tests the ECT circuit prior to initiation of CPB; consults with surgeon regarding modification of the circuit.
• Monitors and observes the operation of the heart-lung bypass machine and the patient’s physiologic parameters; makes adjustments to maintain adequate perfusion.
• Obtains blood specimens as required.
• Disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment.
• Directs/assists in setup, cleaning, sterilization, testing and operation of monitoring instrumentation and related equipment used in cardiac surgery.
• Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains department records, reports and files; participates in education and training activities.
• Attends meetings and completes required department/hospital responsibilities.
• Maintains and operates laser equipment in the Operating Room.
• Analyses permanent pacemaker leads and generators during implantation.
• Acts as instructor for departmental and extra-departmental personnel; orients new staff.
• Completes mandatory requirements and adheres to infection control standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in circulation technology

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Clinical Perfusionist to participate in cardiac surgery and manage heart-lung bypass operations. The role includes assembling and testing CPB circuits, monitoring physiologic parameters, and ensuring proper sterilization and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in circulation technology, current CLPRF certification or progress toward it within two years, and strong teamwork and communication skills.