Cardiac Perfusionist - Per Diem

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a part-time perfusionist for the day shift to support open heart procedures. Under the direction of the cardiac surgeon, you set up and maintain the heart-lung machine and monitor patients during surgery, providing technical and clinical support to the perioperative care team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited perfusion program and NY perfusion licensure or eligibility, with emphasis on dexterity and the ability to handle complex equipment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of perfusion.
• NY perfusion licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains the heart-lung machine during open heart procedures.
• Monitors the patient and provides technical and clinical support to the perioperative care team.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Equipment handling

Education

Graduation from accredited perfusion program

NY perfusion licensure or eligibility

Job description

Employment Details

Part time Day Shift 8 hour shift

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the cardiac surgeon, sets up and maintains the heart lung machine and monitors the patient during open heart surgical procedures. Provides technical and clinical support to the perioperative care team.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

• Graduate of an accredited school of perfusion.
• NYS perfusion licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates manual dexterity and ability to handle mechanical equipment and instruments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS

• OSHA Category I.
• Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and risk of physical injury.
• Intermittent to regular exposure to unpleasant physical condition, occasional to regular exposure to situations that could cause moderate to serious injury or illness.
• Job related tasks involve the potential for mucous membrane contact or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Moderate pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, standing, walking, stooping and reaching.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

• Patients, employees, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists and operating room staff.

SUPERVISED BY

Cardiac Surgery Section Chief, Director of Surgical Services and Perfusion Coordinator.

SUPERVISES

None

Pay Range

Pay Range: $79.59 - $108.97 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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