Sr Perfusionist

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 146,542 - 234,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers

A wide array of services and programs to support wellbeing

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System is seeking a qualified professional in the field of Anesthesiology for the role focusing on mechanical life support systems. Responsibilities include conducting cardiopulmonary bypass operations, monitoring patient parameters, and performing various surgical procedures.

The ideal candidate should be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Additionally, the position offers excellent health care coverage and various benefits to support overall wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Responsibilities

• Independently responsible for a wide range of mechanical life support systems.
• Provide clinical service throughout the health system for patients ranging from neonate to geriatric population.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) independently.
• Monitor and maintain patient parameters during CPB.
• Continuously assess mechanical parameters of the circuit.
• Stay alert and respond promptly to changes and problems.
• Perform procedures including CABG, valve replacement, and aortic aneurysm repair.

Education

Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Job description

Department/Unit: Anesthesiology Hospital

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $146,542.00 – $234,467.00

Responsibilities

• Independently responsible for a wide range of mechanical life support systems.
• Provide clinical service throughout the health system for patients ranging from neonate to geriatric population.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) independently, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to tailor perfusion to each patient’s needs.
• Monitor and maintain patient parameters during CPB, including blood pressure, heart rate, urinary output, arterial and venous blood gases, acid/base status, blood coagulation, temperature, and myocardial protection.
• Continuously assess mechanical parameters of the circuit.
• Stay alert and respond promptly and appropriately to changes and problems.
• Perform procedures including CABG, valve replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, TAVR, ECMO, ventricular assist device implantation, and neonatal and pediatric congenital defect surgeries.
• Possess a high degree of innovation and organizational skills, with accountability for independent and interdependent decision‑making under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers.
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.