Perfusionist

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a qualified perfusionist to set up and operate heart-lung machines during cardiac procedures. The role requires a BS in Perfusion Technology (or BS with Perfusion cert), plus 1 year of clinical experience and ABP certification.

Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and current BLS are required; pediatric experience is preferred. This is a contingent contractor position with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• BS in Perfusion Technology or BS with Perfusion Technology certificate and 1 year of clinical experience.
• ABCVP certification required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heart-lung machines to support organ function during cardiac surgery or similar procedures.
• Operate equipment to produce bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation, or partial bypass; adjust blood temperature, balance, and content.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Perfusion Technology

Bachelor of Science with Perfusion Technology certificate

Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Job description

Job Description Summary

Sets up and operates heart/lung machines that support organ function during cardiac surgery or other procedure where circulatory or respiratory function is disrupted. Operates equipment to produce bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation or partial bypass, or to alter blood temperature, balance, or content.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Contingent Worker

Worker Sub-Type

Contractor

Cost Center

CC003718 COL - Perfusion Services (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-35

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Sets up and operates heart/lung machines that support organ function during cardiac surgery or other procedure where circulatory or respiratory function is disrupted. Operates equipment to produce bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation or partial bypass, or to alter blood temperature, balance, or content.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor of Science degree in Perfusion Technology or Bachelor of Science degree with a certificate in Perfusion Technology from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program and one year of clinical experience required; pediatric experience preferred. Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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