Perfusionist: Heart-Lung Support & ECMO Expert

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Cardiovascular Perfusionist in Cleveland, Ohio, to operate the heart-lung machine during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The candidate should demonstrate competence in various perfusion techniques and monitor patients throughout the process.

Education requirements include a Bachelor's Degree or 10 plus years of experience, along with certifications in Basic Life Support and clinical perfusionist accreditation. This role demands clinical exposure to pediatric or adult patients.

Qualifications

• Clinical exposure to 40 clinical perfusions, either pediatric or adult patients.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist or Board‑eligible graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competence in perfusion concept application.
• Perform perfusion procedures with advanced life support techniques.
• Monitor patient during extracorporeal circulation.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Knowledge of physiology

Knowledge of pharmacology

Proficiency in ECMO

Proficiency in ventricular assist devices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

10 plus years of experience

Tools

Ventricular assist devices

Extracorporeal life support

Job description

University Hospitals is seeking a Cardiovascular Perfusionist in Cleveland, Ohio, to operate the heart-lung machine during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The candidate should demonstrate competence in various perfusion techniques and monitor patients throughout the process.

Education requirements include a Bachelor's Degree or 10 plus years of experience, along with certifications in Basic Life Support and clinical perfusionist accreditation. This role demands clinical exposure to pediatric or adult patients.