Open-Heart Perfusionist: Cardiac Surgery Expert

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Full benefits package

Education assistance

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Cardiac Perfusionist to join our team.

Under medical supervision, the perfusionist prepares and monitors perfusion equipment for open heart surgeries, performs routine maintenance, and calculates parameters to ensure high-quality patient care. New graduates from accredited perfusion programs will be considered, with CCP certification required within two years if not yet certified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• If hired without CCP certification, CCP certification must be obtained within two years of hire.
• New graduates from accredited perfusion programs will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perfusion equipment for surgery under supervision.
• Monitor perfusion equipment during surgery.
• Perform pre- and post-operative maintenance on perfusion equipment.
• Compute parameters for open heart surgical procedures to support patient care.

Skills

Cardiac perfusion

Open heart surgery

Patient monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Perfusion equipment

Job description

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Cardiac Perfusionist to join our team.

Under medical supervision, the perfusionist prepares and monitors perfusion equipment for open heart surgeries, performs routine maintenance, and calculates parameters to ensure high-quality patient care. New graduates from accredited perfusion programs will be considered, with CCP certification required within two years if not yet certified.