Perfusionist

NWOTT; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, NC seeks a highly skilled Clinical Perfusionist to provide circulatory support for open-heart surgery and long-term support such as ECMO and ventricular assist devices. The role requires on-call coverage, a strong command of perfusion technology, and independent work under supervision of the Chief Perfusionist.

Responsibilities include equipment management, quality improvement, staff training, and meticulous documentation of perfusion cases.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Perfusion Technology.
• Certified Perfusionist or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• BLS certification and North Carolina Perfusion License required (or provisional).
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists during open-heart surgery to maintain patient temperatures and pressures.
• Clean and service equipment and address malfunctions.
• Support continuous quality improvement focusing on outcomes and costs.
• Provide training to patients and staff on ancillary equipment.
• Review patient history and catheterization data to determine circuit requirements.
• Set up and dispose of cell saver supplies per perfusion manual.

Skills

On-call coverage

Education

Accredited Perfusion Technology program

Job description

Job ID: 248485
Location: Raleigh, NC

UNC Health Rex is hiring a Clinical Perfusionist to join their team in Raleigh, NC!

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours a week; This role is responsible for on-call coverage.

Salary Range: $63.97 – $91.95 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

*Preferred: Preference given to candidates with experience.

Summary

This is highly technical work in providing circulatory support for patients undergoing open-heart surgery and long-term cardiac and pulmonary support such as extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation and ventricular assist through mechanical assistance. Employees work independently under the general supervision of the Chief Perfusionist.

This role is responsible for on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

• 1. Assists surgeons and anesthesiologists in the operating room during open-heart surgery to maintain all patient temperatures and pressures as directed by physicians.
• 2. Cleans equipment and has it serviced for any malfunctions observed.
• 3. Contributes to continuous quality improvement which focuses on customer satisfaction, outcomes, and cost
• 4. Provides patient and support staff training related to ancillary equipment.
• 5. Reviews patient’s history, physical and heart catheterization data prior to surgery to determine appropriate circuit required. Maintains the perfusion record during each case.
• 6. Sets-up, processes, and disposes of cell saver supplies as outlined in the perfusion manual for autotransfusion.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Perfusion Technology.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Certified Perfusionist or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• BLS required
• North Carolina Perfusion License or Provisional License required.
• No prior experience required.