Cardiac Perfusionist — Advanced Circulatory Support

Northwell Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health’s Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York seeks an experienced perfusionist to support extracorporeal circulation and patient care in the cardiac service. You will contribute to safe perfusion, maintain equipment, and assist in education and training within the department.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and graduation from a perfusion program with at least three years’ experience, plus strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York Education Department.
• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Perfusion program recognized and accredited by CAAHEP/AC-PE.
• Three (3) years of perfusion experience.

Responsibilities

• Extracorporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support.
• Counterpulsation, circulatory support/ventricular assistance.
• Blood Conservation techniques/autotransfusion.
• Myocardial preservation. Anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring/analysis.
• Physiologic monitoring/analysis. Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring/analysis.
• Induction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversal.
• Hemodilution. Hemofiltration.
• Administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.
• Documentation associated with described duties.
• Maintains presence at work and availability as required by the nature of duties of the position.
• Properly maintains perfusion equipment to ensure patient safety and job safety. Assists with maintenance of supply and equipment inventories necessary for the proper operation of the perfusion service.
• Provides assistance, training, and education in the care of surgical patients as required.

Skills

Strong documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CAAAHEP/AC-PE perfusion program graduate

Job description

Northwell Health’s Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York seeks an experienced perfusionist to support extracorporeal circulation and patient care in the cardiac service. You will contribute to safe perfusion, maintain equipment, and assist in education and training within the department.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and graduation from a perfusion program with at least three years’ experience, plus strong documentation and communication skills.