Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Job Overview At TriHealth, our Perfusionists serve at the heart of patient care—supporting life‑saving cardiac and vascular procedures with skill, compassion, and a servant attitude. As part of a mission‑driven, collaborative team, you’ll work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams while growing your expertise across advanced perfusion and life‑support technologies in a highly supportive environment. Location Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Work Schedule Full‑Time (80 hours bi‑weekly) Shift varies On call commitment Incentives & Benefits We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Perfusion, or graduate of an ABCP recognized Perfusion Program; equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree. CCP Certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion by ABCP or eligible; certification required within 2 years of hire. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS). Knowledge of special procedures such as heart bypass, circulatory arrest, and cerebral perfusion. Ability to prepare and use these procedures with little or no supervision. Preferred 2+ years of CVOR perfusion experience. Ability to independently manage cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and cell saver/autotransfusion systems. Experience with adult cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement), aortic and complex cardiovascular procedures, and ECMO. Job Responsibilities Provide auto transfusion services and support to all surgical specialties throughout TriHealth. Preserve, support, or enhance acceptable hemodynamic and physiologic parameters before, during, and after operations using various mechanical life support systems. Monitor parameters utilizing blood gas analysis, activated clotting times, and glucose monitoring, and effectively and promptly treat any parameters outside of acceptable limits. Maintain adequate tissue perfusion for each patient undergoing open heart or major vascular surgery using the heart‑lung bypass machine. Effectively communicate with the surgeon and anesthesiologist during surgery to optimize patient conditions during and after surgery. Cooperate and comply with departmental policies regarding on‑call coverage, emergency response times, scheduling, staffing, and teamwork. Working Conditions Climbing - Rarely Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Kneeling - Consistently Lifting 50+ lbs. - Consistently Lifting Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Sitting - Consistently Standing - Frequently Talking - Frequently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Occasionally Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Occasionally #J-18808-Ljbffr TriHealth