Day-Shift Perfusionist: ECMO & Cardiac Surgery

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lahey (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Staff Perfusionist to join a 7-person team in a modern cardiac surgery department. This 40-hour day shift position includes call coverage and a wide range of complex cases including Adult Congenital and Aortic Surgery.

You will operate ECMO, perform intraoperative blood salvage, and participate in perioperative planning, quality initiatives, and education. Strong teamwork and clinical judgement are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited perfusion program.
• Certified or eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion; licensed or eligible in MA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and treatment of patients needing extracorporeal circulation.
• Intraoperative blood salvage and ECMO implementation.
• Perform pre-bypass checks and monitor bypass circuit.
• Maintain blood flow, pressure, anticoagulation per protocol.
• Collaborate with physicians and OR staff to optimize patient care.
• Complete competency assessments and departmental projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Graduate of accredited perfusion program

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Staff Perfusionist to join a 7-person team in a modern cardiac surgery department. This 40-hour day shift position includes call coverage and a wide range of complex cases including Adult Congenital and Aortic Surgery.

You will operate ECMO, perform intraoperative blood salvage, and participate in perioperative planning, quality initiatives, and education. Strong teamwork and clinical judgement are essential in a fast-paced environment.