Perfusionist: Heart-Lung Machine Expert

103 Rochester General Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a qualified perfusionist to plan, organize, and operate the heart-lung machine for open heart surgeries. You will maintain expert perfusion equipment, ensure sterile technique, and collaborate with surgeons and staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires NYS perfusion licensure or permit, a perfusion education from an accredited program, and a minimum of three years' experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and/or Cardiovascular Perfusion program.
• Valid NYS Perfusion Permit or NYS license in Perfusion.
• At least 3 years of experience in perfusion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements perfusion practice and pacemaker procedures per hospital policy and standards.
• Operates heart-lung machine and informs surgeon of patient status during bypass.
• Maintains sterile technique and keeps accurate records of procedures.
• Assists in insertion of permanent pacemakers and uses pacemaker analyzers/programmers.
• Maintains equipment and participates in on-call duties and continuing education.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Pacemaker technology knowledge

Perfusion equipment operation

Education

Accredited perfusion education

Tools

Pacemaker analyzers

Programmers

Job description

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a qualified perfusionist to plan, organize, and operate the heart-lung machine for open heart surgeries. You will maintain expert perfusion equipment, ensure sterile technique, and collaborate with surgeons and staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires NYS perfusion licensure or permit, a perfusion education from an accredited program, and a minimum of three years' experience.