Cardiac Perfusionist — Lead Bypass Surgeries

USA Health; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama Health System in Mobile, AL is seeking a Clinical Perfusionist to support cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. You will assemble, prime, recirculate and test CPB circuits and collaborate with surgeons during operations.

This on-site, full-time role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Circulation Technology and current CLPRF certification; comparable education/experience may substitute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Circulation Technology from an accredited institution required.
• Current CLPRF certification as a Circulation Technologist 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 circuit modifications.
• Monitors and adjusts the heart-lung bypass machine and patient parameters to maintain adequate perfusion.
• Obtains blood specimens as required.
• Disassembles and cleans perfusion equipment.
• Directs and/or assists in setup, sterilization, testing and operation of physiologic monitoring instrumentation and related equipment used in cardiac procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Circulation Technology

CLPRF Certification (Circulation Technologist)

Job description

University of South Alabama Health System in Mobile, AL is seeking a Clinical Perfusionist to support cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. You will assemble, prime, recirculate and test CPB circuits and collaborate with surgeons during operations.

This on-site, full-time role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Circulation Technology and current CLPRF certification; comparable education/experience may substitute.