Clinical Perfusionist - Cardiovascular, Operating Room, PRN

The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a significant impact in patient care as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist. In this vital role, you will conduct extracorporeal circulation and support patients during critical procedures like open-heart surgery. Your expertise will ensure the safe management of physiological functions, allowing patients to receive the highest quality of care. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a skilled team, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and enhancing patient outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and accredited perfusion program required.
• ABCP Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) or Board Eligible required.

Responsibilities

• Support the cardiovascular team during procedures with appropriate equipment.
• Monitor and adjust equipment during surgeries for optimal performance.

Skills

Emergency Situations Management

Team Collaboration

Equipment Monitoring

Patient Temperature Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Accredited Perfusion Program

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

The Cardiovascular Perfusionist conducts extracorporeal circulation and ensures the safe management of physiologic functions during any medical procedure in which it is necessary to artificially support or temporarily replace a patient's circulatory or respiratory functions, such as in open heart surgery or other heart procedures. The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of MWHC Health System and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, associates and the public.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Support the Cardiovascular team during medical procedures by selecting appropriate equipment and techniques to be used during procedures, in consultation with the physician.
2. Administer blood products, medications and control the temperature of patients during surgery.
3. Monitor equipment during surgical procedures, making adjustments as needed to ensure proper blood pressure and flow during the surgery.
4. Purchase equipment and supplies as necessary.
5. Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. Graduate of an accredited perfusion program required.
3. ABCP Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) required OR ABCP Certification or Board Eligible, required.
4. Ability to work effectively in emergency situations and under stress.
5. Ability to work cooperatively/collaboratively as part of a team, developing productive working relationships with diverse groups of people.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.