Pediatric Cardiovascular Perfusionist, Heart Center Administration

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisville is seeking a Cardiovascular Perfusionist responsible for overseeing circulation technology operations and providing age-appropriate care. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree and obtain certification as a Clinical Perfusionist within one year. Desired qualifications include three years of experience in the field along with relevant certifications. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Must obtain Certified Clinical Perfusionist certification within 1 year.
• Three years of experience as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of circulation technology applications.
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients.
• Administer medications and blood components via extracorporeal circuit.

Skills

Circulation technology applications

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Physiologic monitoring/analysis

Administration of medications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certified Clinical Perfusionist Within 1 year

Job description

Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Perfusionist oversees the operation, maintenance and application of circulation technology applications, providing age-appropriate care to patients of all ages. This includes, but is not limited to, cardiopulmonary bypass, autologous blood recovery/blood conservation, ventricular support, left heart conterpulsation, myocardial preservation, anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring/analysis, physiologic monitoring/analysis, blood gas and chemistry monitoring/analysis, induction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversal, hemodilution, hemofiltration, organ preservation, surgical assisting, as well as administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit and any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor\'s Degree
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist Within 1 year

Desired:

• Three years of experience as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist
• Bachelor\'s degree and certificate of completion from CAAHEP accredited program in circulation technology