Perfusionist — Cardiac Support & ECMO Specialist

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks a qualified Perfusionist to assemble, operate, and maintain extracorporeal circulation equipment during open heart surgery and major procedures. You will monitor blood gases, hemodynamics, and circuit parameters to support cardiopulmonary function.

The role includes on-call nights and weekends, PA licensure and ABP perfusionist certification requirements, and opportunities to support ECMO/ECLS programs, ventricular assist devices, and other perfusion

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related sciences.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preferred previous experience as a clinical perfusionist.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, operate, maintain and manage extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support equipment.
• Monitor and interpret blood gases, chemistries, hemodynamic status and circuit temperatures.
• Provide perfusion services for ECMO/ECLS program initiation and weaning.
• Support ventricular assist and mechanical circulatory devices; consult with physicians.
• Provide adjunct perfusion services and participate in continuing education.
• May require temporary deployment to other AHN cost centers.
• On-call duties include nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related sciences

PA Perfusionist license

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks a qualified Perfusionist to assemble, operate, and maintain extracorporeal circulation equipment during open heart surgery and major procedures. You will monitor blood gases, hemodynamics, and circuit parameters to support cardiopulmonary function.

The role includes on-call nights and weekends, PA licensure and ABP perfusionist certification requirements, and opportunities to support ECMO/ECLS programs, ventricular assist devices, and other perfusion