Perfusionist – Cardiopulmonary Support Specialist (On-Call)

Halifax Health ExpressCare; Daytona Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health seeks a qualified Perfusionist to provide support for cardiopulmonary and circulatory systems, operating extracorporeal circulation equipment, and ensuring physiologic monitoring under physician supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Perfusion (or related degrees) and references from cardiovascular surgeons or anesthesiologists. The perfusionist may participate in on-call coverage as part of a capable, community-focused hospital team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Perfusion; other Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree required.
• Experience as a Perfusionist, in a student capacity or independent practitioner with a minimum of 3 letters of reference from cardiovascular surgeons, cardiovascular anesthesiologists, previous supervisor or academic references.
• Must be able to operate the extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace a person's cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function.
• A Perfusionist is responsible for the selection of appropriate equipment and techniques necessary for support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of a patient, including the safe monitoring, analysis, and treatment of physiologic conditions under an order and under the supervision of a physician.
• A Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) validates his/her mastery of these clinical skills, knowledge, and abilities through certification and meets ongoing continuing education and practice requirements through recertification.
• The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) is the certifying body for Certified Clinical Perfusionists (CCPs).

Responsibilities

• Regularly participates in the on call schedule.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion

Additional Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

Halifax Health seeks a qualified Perfusionist to provide support for cardiopulmonary and circulatory systems, operating extracorporeal circulation equipment, and ensuring physiologic monitoring under physician supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Perfusion (or related degrees) and references from cardiovascular surgeons or anesthesiologists. The perfusionist may participate in on-call coverage as part of a capable, community-focused hospital team.