Perfusionist - Kettering - Perfusion (FT Days/8's)

Kettering Health Network; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network invites applications for the role of Perfusionist, responsible for managing cardiac cases and supporting surgical teams. The position requires specialized training in cardiovascular perfusion and offers competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and comprehensive benefits. Join a dedicated team aimed at delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Annual CME reimbursement with paid CME days

Day one core benefits: medical, dental, vision

Retirement account matching programs

Work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Access to the Doctor's Lounge

Qualifications

• Broad education training in cardiovascular perfusion.
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Support four surgeons across two campuses.
• Manage 450-500 heart cases per year.
• Monitor and adjust heart/lung machine during procedures.

Skills

Cardiovascular perfusion

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Safety standards compliance

Education

Accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program

American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), andlevel II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Responsibilities & Requirements

Perfusionists at Kettering Health Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• After hours pay
• Low cost of living community, one hour from two major cities with international airports
• Annual CME reimbursement with five paid CME days
• Multiple retirement accounts matching programs including 403b and 457
• Day one core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, PTO, and more
• Work life balance
• Collaborative, supportive team work environment emphasizing comradery
• Free garage parking
• Access to the Doctor's Lounge

Position Scope and Key Responsibilities:

• Adult cardiac only cases
• Support four surgeons across two campuses
• 450-500 heart cases per year
• 150 TAVR procedures
• Network support for auto transfusion, PRP/BMA, HIPEC, Angiovac, EVAR, TEVAR, complex lead extractions
• Non-transplant, non VAD center with minimal Ecmo

Surgery Participation:

• Consults with surgeon regarding type of procedure to be performed and any required modification to the extracorporeal circuit, equipment or methods to be employed.
• Assembles, primes, circulates and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of heart/lung bypass.
• Monitors and observes the operation of the heart/lung machine and the patient’s physiologic parameters during extracorporeal circulation, making adjustments as required maintaining adequate perfusion.
• Administers medications and/or blood products to the patient via the heart/lung machine, in consultation with the attending surgeon or anesthesiologist.
• Obtains patient specimens at appropriate times during the surgical procedure for laboratory analysis.
• Point of care coagulation and blood gas analysis
• Initiate and transport IABP during cardiac surgery

Safety Practices:

• Able to follow safety standards according to established guidelines, i.e. lifting, equipment, universal precautions, OSHA guidelines.
• Maintains a safe patient environment by reporting faulty equipment, cleans and sterilizes instrumentation per procedure.

Educational Requirements:

• Perfusionist shall have broad education training in cardiovascular perfusion obtained by successful completion of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program and certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and/or Board eligible.
• Maintain current BLS certification