ECMO Coordinator, Full-time Days - Our Lady of Lourdes

Virtua Health Perfusionist Opportunity

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Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 40

Job Summary:

A perfusionist is a specialized healthcare professional who operates the cardiopulmonary bypass machine (heartlung machine) during cardiac surgery and other surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass to manage the patient's physiological status. As a member of the cardiovascular surgical team, the perfusionist helps maintain blood flow to the body's tissues as well as regulate levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. It is the perfusionist's responsibility to manage the metabolic and physiological demands of the patient during the procedure.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparation of the heart-lung machine and any other equipment critical to the specific operation.

Continuously monitor the patient's status to manage the rate of blood circulation, balance the hemodynamics, maintain body temperature, stabilize blood composition and oversee other monitoring devices.

Carry out pharmacological interventions or blood transfusions as directed by primary surgeon

Keep surgical team informed of the patient's condition throughout the surgery.

Responsible for measuring various blood parameters and other indicators to identify appropriate mechanical intervention techniques, appropriate pharmacological treatments, and precise thermal manipulation techniques needed to maintain a viable physiological condition in the patient.

Must have a thorough knowledge of the equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation function.

Consult with the surgeon to help in selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques to be utilized during surgery.

Required Education:

• Candidates must either be board certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or board eligible.
• Candidates must have successfully completed training from an accredited perfusion program.
• New grads tenure contingent on passing the ABCP exam.

Ability to work on Call.

Required Experience:

2 years preferred experience in the field.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.