Cardiovascular Perfusionist — Open Heart & ECMO Expert

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Shift differentials

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Cardiovascular Perfusionist to support advanced perfusion during open heart surgeries and complex vascular procedures at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes using CPB and life-support technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in perfusion (or ABCP-recognized program), BLS, and ABCP CCP certification (or eligibility), with Certification within 2 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion or ABCP-recognized program.
• Knowledge of heart bypass, circulatory arrest, and cerebral perfusion.
• BLS certification and ABCP CCP certification (or eligible).
• Certification required within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate the heart-lung machine during Open Heart Surgery and related procedures.
• Maintain hemodynamic and physiologic parameters within acceptable limits.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams throughout procedures.
• Provide auto transfusion services and support to surgical specialties.
• Monitor blood gas analysis, ACT, and glucose; respond to parameter deviations.
• Support on-call coverage and staffing in accordance with department policies.

Skills

BLS Certification

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion or ABCP-recognized program

ABCP CCP Certification (or eligible)

Tools

Heart-Lung Machine (CPB) equipment

Cardiohelp

Centrimag

Belmont pump

ECMO systems

Job description

TriHealth is seeking a Cardiovascular Perfusionist to support advanced perfusion during open heart surgeries and complex vascular procedures at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes using CPB and life-support technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in perfusion (or ABCP-recognized program), BLS, and ABCP CCP certification (or eligibility), with Certification within 2 years of