Perfusionist

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); Presencial; USD 185.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Descripción de la vacante

RWJBarnabas Health in New Brunswick seeks a Perfusionist to join the Perfusion Services team at the Main Hospital. This day-shift, salaried position focuses on providing circulatory and respiratory support during open heart procedures, operating CPB equipment, managing monitoring and records.

The successful candidate will have training from an accredited perfusion program and ABCP certification or eligibility, with responsibilities including CPB setup, cardioplegia preparation, and

Formación

• Completions of training at an accredited school of perfusion technology.
• Must be certified or certified-eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Responsabilidades

• Operate the heart-lung machine pump console during open heart surgery.
• Maintain CPB circuit and monitor physiological parameters.
• Administer medications under supervision of the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Manage IABP function and assist with intra-operative insertions.
• Ensure inventory and perform routine maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Conocimientos

Perfusion technology training

ABCP certification eligibility

Educación

Accredited perfusion technology program

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Perfusionist

Location

Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department

Perfusion Services

Req #

0000240758

Status

Salaried

Shift

Day

Pay Range

$185,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Perfusionist maintains adequate circulatory and respiratory support during open heart surgery. This support includes: set up and operation of the extra corporeal circuit, set up and calibration of physiological monitoring as required for the conduct of perfusion, set up and operation of the auto transfusion equipment, calibration and operation of point of care testing equipment, as well as maintaining proper perfusion records.

Qualifications

Required:

• Completions of training at an accredited school of perfusion technology
• Must be certified or certified-eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Essential Functions

• Heart-lung machine pump console or equivalent for open heart surgery
• Assures that all components of CPB circuit are in place and functional, to include the heart-lung machine, oxygenator, tubing, reservoirs, prime solutions, safety devices and accessories
• Assesses the functional status of the pump console monitoring system, safety features and accessories
• Assesses the CPB circuit, Conducts CPB in a professional manner so as to insure the optimal in-patient physiological status and as much as possible the ideal in perfusion care, Monitors patient parameters during CPB
• Administers medication under the supervision of the surgeon and anesthesiologist
• Controls patient temperature, blood pressure, blood gases, activated clotting time ACT and collects and records pertinent data
• Mix medication and cardioplegia solution in a sterile manner
• Insure that inventory of supplies is maintained, Performs routine maintenance
• Autotransfusion
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump:
• Serve as a resource person to nursing personnel
• Assist as needed for IABP insertion intra-operatively
• Assume responsibility for IABP function in the OR
• Transport patient on IABP to ICU
• Prolonged Extracorporeal Support:
• Maintain CentriMag, AbioMed, Heart Mate, ECMO or any other assist device
• Assure adequate inventory of supplies
• Maintain prolonged extracorporeal support to include:
• Monitoring ACT, administration of anticoagulants PRN
• Monitoring laboratory parameters, circulatory status and assisting nursing personnel, resident physician and attending physician in implementation and maintenance of prolonged support
• Assure appropriate supplies for anticipated pump head, oxygenator and/or circuit change-out PRN

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringa best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer