Perfusionist - Perfusionist

Who we are EGA associates is Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), our mission is personal. We partner with government healthcare organizations, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to connect exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities and communities that depend on them. Because this is about more than filling positions. It's about showing up every day knowing your work matters. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SERVE? You chose a career in healthcare because people matter. But have you ever thought about the impact you could make by extending that care to the men and women who served our country? Your knowledge, skills, and compassion have the power to make a difference far beyond the walls of a hospital or clinic. At EGA Associates, we believe caring for those who served our country is a mission worth being part of, and we're inviting you to be part of it. We believe great care starts with great people. That's why we build relationships rooted in trust, operate with integrity and accountability, and create an experience where our healthcare professionals and partners feel valued. If you're looking for an opportunity to put your experience to work in a meaningful way, we'd love to meet you. We are hiring a Perfusionist! Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet the following requirements: Minimum of ten (10) years of perfusion experience Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Education Program School of Perfusion Technology Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Current National Provider Identification (NPI) Number Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Demonstrated experience in: Open heart surgery Autotransfusion Heart-lung machine operation Membrane oxygenation Left and right heart bypass Intra-aortic balloon pumping Centrifugal ventricular assist devices Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Perfusionist will: Support Cardio-Thoracic surgeons during bypass surgeries and cardiac valve replacement procedures Perform onsite perfusion services for eligible veteran patients Prepare, operate, and monitor heart-lung machines and associated perfusion equipment Maintain patient blood volume and physiological stability during procedures Help prevent complications such as shock and air embolism Assemble and prepare equipment and supplies for extracorporeal circulation procedures Respond to emergency situations involving premature cardiac arrest or cardiac failure Prepare, maintain, and operate VA-owned equipment, including: Heart-lung machines Auto transfusion pumps Intra-aortic balloon pumps Centrifugal ventricular assist devices Documentation & Reporting Responsibilities Access and utilize the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR) system Review patient medical records and surgical plans prior to procedures Maintain accurate documentation of services provided Generate reports as required for patient care and performance tracking Benefits & Compensation EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package. sick leave holidays 3 medical plan options dental vision free basic term life insurance voluntary supplemental life insurance short-term and long-term disability critical illness accident insurance hospital indemnity 401(k) retirement savings plan Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type and full-time status. Please inquire with a recruiter. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EGA Associates, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. EGA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All engagement decisions are based on business needs, contract requirements, and individual qualifications. ADA COMPLIANCE Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), EGA Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or individual with a disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. This policy applies to al #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington DC VAMC