On-Call Perfusionist for Open-Heart Surgery

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a perfusionist to provide specialized circulatory support for open-heart surgeries and long-term cardiopulmonary support such as ECMO or ventricular assist devices. This on-site role reports to the Chief Perfusionist and includes on-call coverage to ensure patient readiness.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited school of Perfusion Technology, eligibility to become certified as a perfusionist, BLS, and NC perfusion licensure (or provisional).

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Perfusion Technology.
• Certified Perfusionist or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• BLS required
• North Carolina Perfusion License or Provisional License required.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons and anesthesiologists in the operating room during open-heart surgery to maintain all patient temperatures and pressures as directed by physicians.
• Cleans equipment and has it serviced for any malfunctions observed.
• Contributes to continuous quality improvement which focuses on customer satisfaction, outcomes, and cost
• Provides patient and support staff training related to ancillary equipment.
• Reviews patient's history, physical and heart catheterization data prior to surgery to determine appropriate circuit required. Maintains the perfusion record during each case.
• Sets-up, processes, and disposes of cell saver supplies as outlined in the perfusion manual for autotransfusion.
• Preferred: Preference given to candidates with experience.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Perfusion Technology

Job description

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a perfusionist to provide specialized circulatory support for open-heart surgeries and long-term cardiopulmonary support such as ECMO or ventricular assist devices. This on-site role reports to the Chief Perfusionist and includes on-call coverage to ensure patient readiness.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited school of Perfusion Technology, eligibility to become certified as a perfusionist, BLS, and NC perfusion licensure (or provisional).