Perfusionist MUSC Florence Operating Room - FT

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

PTO and sick time

Telehealth for team

Onsite pharmacy

Education assistance

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a perfusionist to coordinate and operate heart-lung machines during open heart and other cardiovascular procedures. The role requires collaboration with the surgical team and precise communication within the heart team.

Required is a BS in Perfusion Technology or BS with a perfusion certificate and American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certification, plus 3–5 years of clinical experience and BLS.

Qualifications

• ;Perfusionist must have BS/Perfusion tech degree; board-certified; 3-5 years preferred.
• Must hold American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certification and BLS.
• Opens heart team collaboration and equipment evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating techniques and equipment for clinical application.
• Acting as a resource person for the entire heart team.
• Ensuring effective communication with the entire heart team.

Skills

Perfusion equipment

Clinical evaluation

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Perfusion Technology

BS with perfusion certificate

Tools

Heart-lung machines

Surgical monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003609 FLO - OR - Main Surgery (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

In collaboration with the surgical team, and under the supervision of the Chief Perfusionist/Director of Surgical Services, the perfusionist is primarily concerned with coordinating and participating in the management, set up and operation of heart/lung machines and other ancillary equipment used in open heart and other cardiovascular procedures. The perfusionist is responsible for:

• evaluating techniques and/or equipment for clinical application
• acting as a resource person for the entire heart team
• ensuring effective communication with the entire heart team

Benefit Highlights:

State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan

Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals

Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family

Onsite Pharmacy

Education Assistance

Additional Job Description

Bachelor of Science degree in Perfusion Technology or Bachelor of Science degree with a certificate in Perfusion Technology from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program. Three to five years of clinical experience to include pediatrics experience preferred. Call, transport required. Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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