Full-time Perfusionist day shift

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Burlington (MA); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 243 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Staff Perfusionist to provide safe extracorporeal circulation care for diverse cardiac surgeries in a modern, multi-operating room environment. You will work as part of a 7-person perfusion team, with ECMO involvement but not bedside monitoring, and participate in quality improvement projects.

The role emphasizes high reliability, patient safety, and collaboration with physicians, AP staff, and ECMO teams to support complex cases.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Under supervision ensures adequate coverage for all cardiac surgeries and cell saving procedures.
• Assist in ECMO implementation and intraoperative blood salvage.
• Monitor safety devices and regulate blood flow and anticoagulation per protocol.
• Maintain professional interactions and support colleagues and patients throughout the shift.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.This is a 40 hour day shift position, with call required.Highlights of the department:-You would be joining a 7-person perfusion team.-We have a modern perfusion department that supports a wide variety of complex cardiac surgery cases, including Adult Congenital and Aortic Surgery.-Our Perfusionists are involved with implementing ECMO, but do not sit bed side and monitor.-Newly updated Operating RoomsJob Description:Staff Perfusionist is responsible for the safety and treatment of patients needing extracorporeal circulation. Duties include but are not limited to: Working as clinical perfusionist, Intraoperative Blood Salvage, Implementing ECMO, and completing satisfactory performance appraisals and competency assessments, clinical education and completing departmental projects in a timely manner.Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:Under the direct supervision of department leadership actively ensures adequate coverage for all cardiac surgical and cell saving proceduresCall and additional services outside normal working hoursComplete the Pre-bypass checklist prior to cardiopulmonary bypass to ensure that the appropriate resources are available and in satisfactory condition for the surgery.Review the patient’s chart prior to surgery to better anticipate peri-operative and post-operative problems.At the discretion of the surgeon initiates and terminates extracorporeal circulation.During bypass surgery:Employs safety devices, such as an air bubble detector, low level alarms.Maintains an appropriate blood flow according to protocol.Administers cardioplegia solutions as prescribed by surgeon.Maintains appropriate blood pressure.Monitors operating volume in extracorporeal circuits and keeps at a safe level.Administers medication, blood products, anesthetic agents, or intravenous solutions.Maintains an appropriate gas exchange according to established protocol.Regulates the patient’s body temperature as prescribed by the surgeon.Monitors and maintains proper anticoagulation status of the patient according to established protocol.Operates the Intra-Operative Blood Salvage equipment.Calculate projected flow rates, medication doses, and assess the need for blood replacement in accordance with each patient’s physical condition and hospital protocol.Assists with implantation for ECMOProvides POC testing as appropriate and complies with all CLIA and CAP guidelines.Expected to develop strong collaborative relationships with physicians, AP staff, ECMO teams and healthcare Professionals.Assist in the development of a culture that drives quality, patient safety, intra-department teambuilding, interdisciplinary collaborationMaintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.Provides support to actively working staffMaintains the expected level of professionalism in the department, hospital and healthcare systemMinimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited perfusion programLicensure, Certification, Registration: Certified, or certification eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Licensed, or licensure eligible in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsSkills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills. Strong analytical skills to participate, identify and solve perfusion related problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, physicians, management and operating room personnel. Ability to make independent judgements to resolve complex problemsExperience: New graduates are eligible if they meet the licensure and certification requirements.Pay Range:$180,003.00 USD – $243,006.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: RotatingCategory: CardiologyPay Range: $180,003.00 USD - $243,006.00 USDFLSA: ExemptReq ID: JR95227