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This cardiac perfusionist operates and maintains equipment, monitors and evaluates physiological data and adjustments in perfusion parameters and fluid and/or medication additions as needed to ensure satisfactory bypass. Maintain ongoing communication with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing personnel to select equipment/supplies and establish perfusion parameters, clarify physician orders and respond to changes in variables during course of surgery.

Position Summary This cardiac perfusionist operates and maintains equipment, monitors and evaluates physiological data and adjustments in perfusion parameters and fluid and/or medication additions as needed to ensure satisfactory bypass. Administers prescription drugs, blood products and anesthetic agents through the extracorporeal circuit and induces specified physiologic conditions, such as hypothermia and circulatory arrest, as ordered by a physician. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Plans and organizes provision of perfusion for assigned cases. Reviews patient chart and laboratory data to assess preoperative condition and identify and plan for patients' individual needs/requirements.</li><li>Selects, assembles and organizes perfusion equipment, materials and supplies required for scheduled procedures. Conducts extracorporeal circulation during bypass surgery and other procedures under the direction of a physician.</li><li>Monitors and evaluates physiologic variables, such as oxygenation, temperature and venous and arterial pressures, and adjusts equipment settings and fluid and medication levels to maintain adequate bypass and cardiorespiratory functions.</li><li>Upon physician orders, administers prescription drugs, blood products and anesthetic agents through extracorporeal circuit and induces and reverses hypothermia, circulatory arrest and related physiologic conditions.</li><li>Prepares cardioplegia solutions as directed by a physician. Selects and assembles needed equipment and mixes solutions in required volume and concentration according to established methods, guidelines and procedures.</li><li>Maintain ongoing communication with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing personnel to select equipment/supplies and establish perfusion parameters, clarify physician orders and respond to changes in variables during course of surgery.</li><li>Records patient data, perfusion parameters, equipment and materials used and other required information in patient medical records in accordance with established documentation standards. Monitors and maintains perfusion supplies and equipment.</li><li>Orders and restocks standard supplies according to established par levels. Cleans and inspects equipment to ensure devices are in working order, notifying appropriate personnel of items in need of repair or replacement. Maintains neatness and organization of work and storage areas.</li><li>Contributes to development of unit/department programs. Participates in quality improvement activities, identifying and recommending opportunities to improve and/or enhance efficiency and quality of services.</li><li>Attend staff meetings and participate in designated committees and special projects.</li><li>Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills through participation in professional organizations and attendance at in-service and continuing education programs.</li><li>Provides information and/or instruction in perfusion principles and techniques for medical, nursing and perfusion personnel within the hospital and from other institutions as requested.</li></ul> Minimum Requirements: Education<ul><li>Master of Science (MS) in Cardiovascular Perfusion</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Minimum of 3 months of previous Cardiac Perfusionist experience highly preferred.</li></ul> License/Certification:<ul><li>Current MA license as a Provisional Perfusionist required, current MA Perfusionist license preferred</li><li>Certification as a Clinical Perfusionist CCP by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion highly preferred</li></ul>

Boston Children's Hospital

Cardiac Perfusionist

Anesthesiology

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiology

Cardiovascular

Data Analysis

Documentation Standards

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Equipment Selection

Hospital

Laboratory Analysis

Medical Records

Medical Treatment

Medications

Nursing

Patient Charts

Prescription Drugs

QoS (Quality of Service)

Quality Management

Boston Children’s Hospital

OTHER

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Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Monitor and record vital signs such as blood flow rates, gas flow rates, EKG, laboratory values and activated clotting times (ACTs).

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Overview:
Community Focused. Care Driven.  Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.  Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.   Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.  Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!  We are searching for a talentedPerfusionist *$5,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)* Hours: 40hrs  Shift: Flexible shifts & hours with On Call rotation (weeknights, weekends and holiday); 5:30am - 2:00pm and 6:00am - 2:30pm and 8:00am - 4:30pmLocation: Cardiovascular Operating Room - Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA A career at Southcoast Health offers you: <ul><li>A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve </li></ul><ul><li>Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package </li></ul><ul><li>Generous Earned Time Off Package** </li></ul><ul><li>Employee Wellbeing Program </li></ul><ul><li>403B Retirement Plan with company match </li></ul><ul><li>Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs </li></ul><ul><li>Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training </li></ul>**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     

Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision and direction of the Chief of Cardiac Surgery, operate heart-lung machine and related equipment. Assemble and operate cell-savers, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Abiomed Impellas and ECMO circuits (Cardiohelp). Monitor and record vital signs such as blood flow rates, gas flow rates, EKG, laboratory values and activated clotting times (ACTs). Maintain thorough perfusion records, before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass. Dis-assemble equipment, inspect, clean and reassemble equipment and ensure proper storage. Order inventory and store standard supplies and equipment.

Qualifications:
<ul><li>Equal to completion of two years of college in a related field or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required.</li><li>Must possess Perfusionist license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.</li><li>Must possess American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certification, CPR certification and license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.</li><li>Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.  </li><li>Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. </li></ul>

Pay Range:
USD $147,056.00 - USD $220,584.00 /Yr.

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