Open-Heart Perfusionist & Cardiovascular Support Pro

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a perfusionist to provide cardiopulmonary support, monitoring, and autotransfusion services for open heart surgeries across the hospital. You will operate and maintain life-support devices, ensure patient safety, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and formal perfusion training with active engagement in clinical safety and quality practices. Day shift, 16 hours per week in Perfusion Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health science field and certification eligibility.
• Completion of an extra-corporeal circulation training program.
• Must stay current in cardiovascular technology through meetings/journals.

Responsibilities

• Operate/maintain cardiopulmonary support equipment during open heart surgery.
• Provide intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and other life-support devices as needed.
• Provide intra-operative/autotransfusion and post-operative autotransfusion services.
• Maintain cardiovascular monitoring in OR and special care units.
• Recordkeeping for implants, devices, and quality data.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Cardiovascular perfusion

Clinical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Extra-corporeal circulation tech training

Board certification eligibility

Tools

Perfusion equipment

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a perfusionist to provide cardiopulmonary support, monitoring, and autotransfusion services for open heart surgeries across the hospital. You will operate and maintain life-support devices, ensure patient safety, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and formal perfusion training with active engagement in clinical safety and quality practices. Day shift, 16 hours per week in Perfusion Services.