Perfusionist: Cardiac Circulation & Support Specialist

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in the Hudson Valley seeks a Certified Clinical Perfusionist to support the cardiac surgery program. You will perform extracorporeal circulation, monitor blood gases, and manage perfusion equipment while ensuring patient safety and documentation excellence.

Requirements include a CCP certification, NY licensure as a perfusionist, and a minimum of three years' perfusion experience. The role requires strong teamwork and attention to protocol adherence.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of perfusion experience.
• Graduation from a CAAHEP/AC-PE accredited perfusion program.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Extracorporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support.
• Blood conservation techniques and autotransfusion.
• Administration of medications and components via the circuit.
• Maintenance of perfusion equipment and supply inventories.
• Training and education in care of surgical patients.

Skills

Perfusion experience

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Cardiovascular Perfusion program (CAAHEP/AC-PE)

Tools

Perfusion databases

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in the Hudson Valley seeks a Certified Clinical Perfusionist to support the cardiac surgery program. You will perform extracorporeal circulation, monitor blood gases, and manage perfusion equipment while ensuring patient safety and documentation excellence.

Requirements include a CCP certification, NY licensure as a perfusionist, and a minimum of three years' perfusion experience. The role requires strong teamwork and attention to protocol adherence.