Cardiovascular Perfusionist

We are looking for a Cardiovascular Perfusionist to join our team and assist our Surgeons during open-heart surgery.
- Cardiovascular Perfusionist responsibilities include setting up the necessary machines before surgery, monitoring the circulation of patient blood during surgery, and administering medication as needed.
- Ultimately, you will work with Surgeons and other health professionals during open-heart surgery to ensure our patients are safe throughout the entire procedure.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform Intraoperative Autotransfusion during procedures when significant amounts of blood loss
- Provide technical management of the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) during invasive placement in the Operating Room
- Ensure optimal performance of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs).
- Provide extracorporeal shunting (VV bypass) of blood for selected patients
- Provide extracorporeal management of blood clot removal systems (AngioVac) for selected patients experiencing pulmonary or cardiac embolism
- Provide long term total body circulatory support for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients suffering severe cardiac and/or pulmonary insufficiency

**Requirements and Skills**:

- Proven work experience as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist or similar role
- Graduate of an Accredited Perfusion Technology Program or approved program of Extracorporeal Technology
- Certification through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion to become a certified clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist (CCP)
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist
- Bachelor degree or diploma from an accredited institution in one (1) of the health Sciences And Post graduate diploma or certificate in perfusion technology (Minimum one (1) year course duration
- Proof of performing hundred (100) clinical perfusions’ procedures independently.