Clinical Perfusionist

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 141,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a seasoned Cardiothoracic Perfusionist to design and manage complex cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and related perfusion activities. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff to ensure optimal patient care from birth through young adulthood.

The role requires extensive experience with CPB, ECMO/MCS devices, and a strong commitment to patient safety, quality control, and ongoing education in perfusion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 5+ years of work experience in perfusion.
• Pediatric CPB and ECMO/MCS experience preferred.
• AMSECT Fellow of Pediatric Perfusion or equivalent; ABCPM certification required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Designs and assembles extracorporeal circuits and equipment for CPB, MCS, ECMO and related procedures; manages patient parameters under physician orders.
• Performs chemistry, blood gas, co-oximetry, and ACT tests; collaborates with cardiac surgeon on circuit components.
• Maintains accurate perfusion case data entry and documentation for department operations.
• Manages inventory and tissue handling; oversees storage and transport as needed.
• Participates in clinical education and advancement of perfusion practice.

Skills

5+ years experience

Pediatric CPB

ECMO/MCS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

ABCPM certification or eligibility

AmSECT Fellow of Pediatric Perfusion

Certification within 18 months

Job description

Primary LocationBurnet CampusDepartmentCardiothoracic Perfusion

ShiftDay (United States of America)

Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular

Expected Starting Pay Range$141,232.00 - $183,601.60*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Description

Salary Range: $141,232 - $225,000

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procedure - Designs and assembles extracorporeal circuits and equipment for cardiopulmonary bypass, left heart bypass, VAD, ECMO, HIPEC, veno-venous bypass, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and autologous blood recovery equipment. Maintains patient parameters per guidelines and as ordered by the physicians during CPB, MCS and autologous blood recovery procedures. Administers medications, anesthetic agents and blood products under the orders and supervision of a physician. Performs chemistry, blood gas, co-oximetry, and activated clotting time tests. Review all patient data prior to intervention to determine appropriate circuitry and equipment applications; collaborates with attending surgeon on the selection of circuit components and special patient requirements. Effectively communicates with cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist, other perfusionists, and operating room personnel. Provides age-appropriate care to patients from the age of birth through 21 years and adult patients with congenital heart disease or MCS.
• Documentation - Responsible for accurate and timely perfusion case data entry into perfusion database. Maintains accurate documentation of perfusion cases and departmental functions for efficient department operation.
• Inventory - Familiar with entire disposable and cryogenic tissue inventory management process; includes inventory management, ordering, shipment tracking, receiving and tissue handling.
• Operations - Must be able to operate, maintain, calibrate and perform quality control testing on all of the operating room point of care laboratory equipment as per institutional protocols and CLIA requirements. May coordinate with the Clinical Engineering department preventative maintenance and routine equipment checks of all perfusion related equipment. May be asked to maintain and monitor cryogenic storage unit for human tissue grafts. Participates in evaluating new perfusion equipment (i.e., hardware and disposables) to determine operational characteristics and therapeutic value.
• Training & Education - Participates in clinical educational programs. Participates in continuing educational programs with physicians and other Perfusionists in an effort to advance medical and circulation technology. Maintains education in the field of perfusion through continuing education, literature, and seminars and applies this knowledge to the care of patients. Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Implements this knowledge into the Cardiothoracic Surgery department.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• May require clinical license, certification or training5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: Experience with pediatric CPB, ECMO/MCS devices.
• AmSECTs Fellow of Pediatric PerfusionMust demonstrate equivalent qualifications and competencyCertified or eligible to sit for the certification exam by the ABCPMust attain certification within the first 18 months of employmentFormally educated and proficient in the operation of all extracorporeal life support system

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

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