Perfusionist- University Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salaries

Sign on and retention bonus

Comprehensive state benefit package

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, Alabama is looking for cardiovascular perfusionists to join its team. The role involves designing and managing the extracorporeal circuit during surgeries, ensuring patient care through advanced medical techniques.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, hold or be working toward certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, and exhibit strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a science related field or Bachelor’s degree in Perfusion.
• Successful completion from an accredited Perfusion program required.
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required, or attainable within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess each patient and design perfusion circuit as needed.
• Operate heart-lung bypass machine and maintain patient’s physiological parameters.
• Administer blood products and interpret blood gas results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or Perfusion

Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Job description

Overview

USA Health is looking to add cardiovascular perfusionists to its two hospital system providing state of the art care to the Mobile, Alabama area. New graduates as well as certified perfusionists will be considered. Very highly competitive salaries have been recently adjusted as well as offering a sign on and retention bonus. There is a comprehensive state benefit package, meeting allowance, and 401K match. Join a team oriented, supportive, easygoing staff with great work life balance.Mobile offers a mild climate and great quality of life offering entertainment venues, world class beaches, fishing, hunting, hiking, and close proximity to Florida, New Orleans, and Biloxi.

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Assesses each patient via chart review and consults with surgeon to design and assemble the proper extracorporeal circuit; primes, recirculates, and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass; initiates, continuously assesses, and manipulates the operation of the heart lung bypass machine to maintain the patient’s physiologic parameters within normal limits during cardiopulmonary bypass; administers blood products/drugs/pharmacological agents as required to maintain the patient’ s physiological status within normal limit s via heart lung machine directed by surgeon/anesthesia provider; obtains blood specimens for blood gas and anticoagulation analysis and interprets their results; disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment; directs and/or assists the set-up, troubleshooting, testing and operation of the physiologic monitoring instrumentation; assembles, operates, and maintains other related extracorporeal equipment used in surgery and intensive ca re units (i.e. cell saver, intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices); assists with the care, maintenance and inventory of departmental equipment and supplies; acts as an instructor for all scheduled clinical rotations of students enrolled at the University of South Alabama and other approved academic institutions; orients new personnel as assigned; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to digital, voice and overhead pages; maintains accurate and complete records by completing Cardiopulmonary Bypass record, Auto transfusion record; Balloon Pump record; Surgical Report record, and patient charges; files and maintains reports, database and records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs related duties as required.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a science related field or Bachelor’s degree in Perfusion, and successful completion from an accredited Perfusion program required. Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required, or attainment within two years of employment. Candidates must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and communication skills necessary to interact professionally with surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. Candidates should also be self-motivated and value team collaboration, professional development, and maintain a diligent work ethic.