Elite Perfusionist: Cardiac Surgery & ECMO Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 180,003 - 243,006; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. in Burlington, MA is seeking a Staff Perfusionist for a full-time, day-shift role. This 40-hour position includes call responsibilities and works with a six-person team in a modern department supporting complex cardiac surgeries, including Adult Congenital and Aortic procedures.

The perfusionists contribute to ECMO programs but do not monitor at bedside. Responsibilities include pre-bypass checks, intraoperative perfusion, blood salvage, management of bypass

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Certified or certification-eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Licensed or licensure-eligible in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities; ability to collaborate with OR staff and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate coverage for cardiac surgical and cell-saving procedures.
• Perform intraoperative perfusion and blood salvage; implement ECMO per surgeon's plan.
• Complete pre-bypass checklist and assess patient charts to anticipate perioperative issues.
• Monitor anticoagulation, flow, gas exchange, and pharmacologic support during bypass.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. in Burlington, MA is seeking a Staff Perfusionist for a full-time, day-shift role. This 40-hour position includes call responsibilities and works with a six-person team in a modern department supporting complex cardiac surgeries, including Adult Congenital and Aortic procedures.

The perfusionists contribute to ECMO programs but do not monitor at bedside. Responsibilities include pre-bypass checks, intraoperative perfusion, blood salvage, management of bypass