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Cardiac Perfusionist
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Cardiology
Salary
$90,000
– $193,000
• yearly
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Hospital
Location
New York, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/09/19
Cardiac Perfusionist Opportunity!
Our renown cardiac surgery program consist of 10 Surgeons and 10 Fellows. We have a very strong program and it is growing! We have 3 different shifts; 7am – 3pm, 12 pm 8pm, 3pm – 11 pm. Candidate will only work 1 weekend per month depending upon call schedule. Candidate will only work at one location!
Responsible For: The Perfusionist performs functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is
necessary to support or replace the patient’s cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables. Responsible To: Clinical responsibility and oversight falls under the Chief and Chairman of the
Cardiothoracic Surgery Department and/or his qualified designee.
Consults with the physician for the selection of the most appropriate equipment and techniques needed for the surgery.
Delivers various types of blood products, anesthetic agents or medications and controls the temperature of patients during surgery.
Monitors patients’ physiological functions during surgery and in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) such as anticoagulation, blood-gas composition, electrolytes and blood collection and processing.
Responds to on-call notification for open heart surgical emergencies in the operating room, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiothoracic Laboratory or other areas of the hospital.
Mentors less experienced Perfusionists.
Investigates and makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment. Maintains an up-to-date inventory and orders supplies as needed.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Perfusion Technology or Bachelor Degree with a Certificate in Perfusion
Technology from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program.
Certification as a Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred
When you are on call you have 45 mins to be at the hospital.
Our renown cardiac surgery program consist of 10 Surgeons and 10 Fellows. We have a very strong program and it is growing! We have 3 different shifts; 7am – 3pm, 12 pm 8pm, 3pm – 11 pm. Candidate will only work 1 weekend per month depending upon call schedule. Candidate will only work at one location!
Responsible For: The Perfusionist performs functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is
necessary to support or replace the patient’s cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables. Responsible To: Clinical responsibility and oversight falls under the Chief and Chairman of the
Cardiothoracic Surgery Department and/or his qualified designee.
Consults with the physician for the selection of the most appropriate equipment and techniques needed for the surgery.
Delivers various types of blood products, anesthetic agents or medications and controls the temperature of patients during surgery.
Monitors patients’ physiological functions during surgery and in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) such as anticoagulation, blood-gas composition, electrolytes and blood collection and processing.
Responds to on-call notification for open heart surgical emergencies in the operating room, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiothoracic Laboratory or other areas of the hospital.
Mentors less experienced Perfusionists.
Investigates and makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment. Maintains an up-to-date inventory and orders supplies as needed.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Perfusion Technology or Bachelor Degree with a Certificate in Perfusion
Technology from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program.
Certification as a Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred
When you are on call you have 45 mins to be at the hospital.
Salary
$90,000.00 - $193,028.00 Per Year