Perfusionist

Southcoast Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Earned time off

403B retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health in Fall River, MA, is seeking a talented Perfusionist to support the cardiac surgery program at Charlton Memorial Hospital. You will operate heart-lung machines, assemble ECMO circuits, and monitor perfusion parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass in a day shift with on-call rotation.

We offer a new hire sign-on bonus, competitive compensation, generous earned time off, a 403B retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, and opportunities for leadership development

Qualifications

• Perfusionist license issued by MA is required.
• ABCP certification and CPR certification required.
• Ability to work day shifts with on-call rotation.
• Full-time, regular status with on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Operate heart-lung machine and related equipment under supervision.
• Assemble and operate cell-savers, IABP, ECMO circuits.
• Monitor vital signs and record data during bypass.
• Maintain perfusion records and inventory.

Skills

Perfusionist license (MA)

ABCP certification

CPR certification

On-call availability

Education

Two years of college in a related field

Tools

IABP

Abiomed Impella

ECMO circuits

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

**New Hire Sign-On Bonus for this position**

We are searching for a talented Perfusionist.

• Hours:Full Time (40hrs)
• Shift: Day Shift with on call rotation
• Location:Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Chief of Cardiac Surgery, operate heart-lung machine and related equipment. Assemble and operate cell-savers, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Abiomed Impellas and ECMO circuits (Cardiohelp). Monitor and record vital signs such as blood flow rates, gas flow rates, EKG, laboratory values and activated clotting times (ACTs). Maintain thorough perfusion records, before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass. Dis-assemble equipment, inspect, clean and reassemble equipment and ensure proper storage. Order inventory and store standard supplies and equipment.

• Equal to completion of two years of college in a related field or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required.
• Must possess Perfusionist license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Must possess American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certification, CPR certification and license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.