Perfusionist - Senior

Perfusionist

The Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, is a vibrant area with diverse attractions, including sports, theater, restaurants, and a craft beer scene. Explore natural beauty in trails, parks, and waterways, or shop at the Mall of America. Attend regional events or visit Minnesota's Dark Sky Parks for star-gazing.

The Minneapolis Saint-Paul Airport (MSP) is a convenient travel hub, offering various amenities and located close to the VA.

Minneapolis VA Medical Center is a leading facility providing care for service members and veterans, including brain injuries, blindness, amputations, and spinal cord injuries. It offers primary and specialty health services.

Facility Address: One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Perfusionist - Responsibilities

• Provide perfusion services in line with ABCP, TJC, and AHA standards.
• Maintain quality of care meeting or exceeding recognized national standards.
• Assist the Cardio-Thoracic surgical team with bypass surgeries, valve replacements, and other cardiac procedures.
• Operate and monitor heart-lung machines, ensuring proper extracorporeal circulation and patient stability.
• Prepare and manage VA-owned cardiovascular support equipment, including intra-aortic balloon pumps and ventricular assist devices.
• Ensure sterile technique and a safe operating environment.

Perfusionist - Requirements

• Must be board-certified through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Graduated from an accredited Allied Health Education Program School of Perfusion Technology.
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in any U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must have certification in Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Minimum of 10 years with at least 1000 clinical cases, including demonstrated experience in the following areas: Open heart surgery, autotransfusion, heart lung machine, membrane oxygenation, left/right heart bypass, intra-aortic balloon pumping and centrifugal ventricular assist device.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.