Perfusionist

Saint Vincent Hospital; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is seeking a cardiovascular perfusionist. This role involves managing the circulatory functions of patients during cardiac surgeries and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of one year of experience as a perfusionist. Additional certifications, such as BLS, are necessary. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and professional development opportunities, underscoring the provider's commitment to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience as a perfusionist.
• Required BLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage physiological needs of cardiac surgical patients.
• Operate heart-lung machines during procedures.
• Monitor blood-gas compositions and related metrics.

Skills

Cardiac surgical procedures

Heart-lung machine operation

Patient management

Anticoagulation monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program

Job description

Overview

The cardiovascular perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical procedure in which it is necessary to artificially support or temporarily replace a patient\'s circulatory or respiratory functions, such as in open-heart surgery or other heart procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the physiological and metabolic needs of the cardiac surgical patient so that the cardiac surgeon may operate on a still, unbeating heart.
• Utilizes heart-lung machine, as well as its associated components of an oxygenator, filters, reservoirs, and tubing.
• Manages the circulatory and respiratory functions of the patient.
• Other responsibilities include autologous blood collection and processing, implementation and management of the intra-aortic balloon pump, adult, and infant extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as well as monitoring of anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base balance, and blood-gas composition.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor\u2019s degree in science or related field; Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program.
• Experience: 1 year as a perfusionist.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS; Preferred: Certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.