Cardiovascular Perfusionist: Bypass & ECMO Specialist

University of Louisville Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an experienced perfusionist to perform adult perfusion services in Louisville, KY. The role includes cardiopulmonary bypass, ECMO support and intraoperative device management.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher in a medical/science field or perfusion technology, and board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. At least two years of cardiovascular perfusion experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in medical/science field or Perfusion technology.
• Two years of cardiovascular perfusion experience preferred.
• Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiopulmonary bypass for adult perfusion procedures.
• Assists with venovenous bypass for liver transplants.
• Operates RIS, cell saver, IABP, various VADs and ECMO/ELSO devices.
• Performs hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion for advanced cancer procedures.
• Provides standby coverage for PTCA, TAVR, TEVAR.
• Educates patient and family, and allied health staff.
• Participates in research with CII and CARE.
• Precepts perfusion students.

Skills

Cardiovascular perfusion

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in medical/science field or Perfusion technology

Perfusionist certificate (required)

Tools

RIS devices

Cell saver devices

IABP

VAD devices

ECMO/ELSO devices

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an experienced perfusionist to perform adult perfusion services in Louisville, KY. The role includes cardiopulmonary bypass, ECMO support and intraoperative device management.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher in a medical/science field or perfusion technology, and board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. At least two years of cardiovascular perfusion experience is preferred.