Perfusionist

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a skilled perfusionist to conduct CPB and support cardiac surgeries. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to tailor perfusion for each patient, ensuring safe, effective life support during complex procedures.

Responsibilities include performing CABG, valve replacements, and aneurysm repairs, with focused use of VADs, ECMO, and AngioVac systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree Health Science required.
• Licenses and Credentials Certified Perfusionist.
• 2-3 years of CPB experience in adult cardiac surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CPB independently with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff.
• Perform CPB for CABG, valve repairs/replacements, and aneurysm repairs.
• Manage Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and related hemodynamics.
• Provide extracorporeal blood management using AngioVac as needed.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary bypass

CABG procedures

Valve replacements

VAD management

ECMO/LVAD/RVAD

Pediatric CPB knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Science

Certified Perfusionist

Tools

AngioVac

Job description

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Job Summary

Location: 15 Francis Street and 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA

Salary: Starting at $169,000.00

Responsible for conducting CPB independently, working closely with the surgeons, Anesthesiologist, and nursing staff in order to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient

Perform Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB), providing total life support safely and optimally during cardiac operative procedures including Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), intracardiac valve repairs and replacements, congenital cardiac defect repairs, aortic aneurysm repairs, cardiac transplants, VAD (ventricular assist device) implants, and selected lung transplants.

• Ensures optimal performance of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs -Provides extracorporeal shunting (VV bypass) of blood for selected patients, allowing for better control of blood loss and improved hemodynamic stability during liver transplantation, IVC/renal tumor excision, or venous thrombosis removal.


• Provides extracorporeal management of blood clot removal systems (AngioVac) for selected patients experiencing pulmonary or cardiac embolism.


• Provides expertise in extracorporeal circulation for various research protocols

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Health Science required

Licenses and Credentials Certified Perfusionist

Post-training clinical experience providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs 2-3 years preferred

• Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs.


• Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for ventricular assist device implantation and congenital pediatric procedures.


• Familiarity with techniques of IABP, intraoperative autotransfusion, and management of ECMO and LVAD/RVAD.


• Ability to provide identified technical skills to patients of all ages including: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.


• Possesses a high degree of innovation and organizational skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $118,435.20 - $172,234.40/Annual Grade 8

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