Perfusionist

halifaxhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Perfusionist to support cardiopulmonary bypass and related therapies. The candidate will operate bypass equipment, manage blood products, and monitor physiologic parameters under physician supervision.

Required are a perfusion degree, CCP certification, and references. On-call duties are part of the role and experience with cardiovascular surgery is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in perfusion or higher is required.
• Minimum of 3 reference letters from cardiovascular specialists or supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during procedures.
• Prepare and administer blood products and solutions through bypass circuitry.
• Regularly participate in on-call schedule.

Skills

On-call availability

Reference letters

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion

Master's Degree

CCP certification

Tools

Perfusion Equipment

Bypass Circuitry

Job description

Variable (United States of America)

Perfusionist

The Perfusionist is a skilled professional, qualified by academic and clinical education, who provides functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. This professional operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient's cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables. Prepares and administers blood products and prescription solutions through bypass circuitry. Regularly participates in the on call schedule.

• Bachelors of Science in Perfusion, other Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree required.
• Experience as a Perfusionist, in a student capacity or independent practioner with a minimum of 3 letters of reference from cardiovascular surgeons, cardiovascular anesthesiologists, previous supervisor or academic references.
• Must be able to operate the extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace a person's cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function.
• A Perfusionist is responsible for the selection of appropriate equipment and techniques necessary for support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of a patient, including the safe monitoring, analysis, and treatment of physiologic conditions under an order and under the supervision of a physician.
• A Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) validates his/her mastery of these clinical skills, knowledge, and abilities through certification and meets ongoing continuing education and practice requirements through recertification.
• The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) is the certifying body for Certified Clinical Perfusionists (CCPs).