Perfusion Assistant - Heart and Vascular Perfusion

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Varied Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour Hours: Varied Recruiter Contact: Melissa Leota at View email address on click.appcast.io SUMMARY OF POSITION Responsible for assisting staff Perfusionists with the setup, priming, and maintenance of the heart‑lung machine and ECMO circuit. Also includes intra‑aortic balloon pump management, cell saver management, heparin/anticoagulation monitoring and blood gas analysis of cardiothoracic patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Certification as a Paramedic, or equivalent medical background Two (2) years of relevant experience. BENEFITS Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. ABOUT PENN STATE HERESHEY MEDICAL CENTER Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four‑time Magnet‑designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination. Union: Non Bargained #J-18808-Ljbffr