Perfusionist - FT - JEP-Central

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a dedicated Staff Perfusionist in Philadelphia, PA to operate and manage extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical procedures. Responsibilities include providing service for adults and elderly patients, as well as setting up and managing ancillary devices.

Qualified candidates must graduate from an accredited Perfusion School and be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. This full-time position offers a rotating work shift with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Perfusion School.
• A bachelor’s degree in a health-care field is preferred.
• Must be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and manage extracorporeal circulation equipment.
• Provide service for adults and elderly patients.
• Set up and manage ancillary services and devices.

Skills

Operating extracorporeal circulation equipment

Understanding of cardiopulmonary function

Knowledge of medical procedures

Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-care field

Graduate of an accredited Perfusion School

Job description

Job Details

The primary function of the Staff Perfusionist is to safely operate and manage extracorporeal circulation equipment (heart/lung machine, veno‑venous bypass, ventricular assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) during any medical or surgical procedure that requires support or replacement of the patient’s cardiopulmonary or circulatory function, such as open‑heart surgery and liver transplantation. The Perfusionist also sets up, delivers, manages, maintains, and operates ancillary services, devices, and equipment including intra‑aortic balloon pumps, autologous blood recovery systems, ventricular assist devices, ECMO, and point‑of‑care laboratory testing equipment.

This position requires the Perfusionist to provide service for adults (18–64 years), older adults (65 years and older), and the frail elderly with an understanding of their functional development.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited Perfusion School, unless started before April 15 1981, in which case a minimum of 2 years of college (60 credits) with an emphasis in science is required. A bachelor’s degree in a health‑care field is preferred. New graduates and experienced perfusionists are considered.

Staff Perfusionists must be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and renew biannually.

Staff Perfusionists must be Certified (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or be Certification Eligible (ACP).

• New graduates must complete the written and clinical simulation portions of the certification exam within 1 year.
• Candidates who are board‑eligible and have taken the certification exam three times or more without passing will not be considered.
• Candidates who are board‑eligible and have not yet taken the exam or have taken it less than three times must complete certification within 2 years.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America) with after‑hours and weekend call, including holiday call.

Location

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including part‑time and per‑diem, have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status.