Cardiac Perfusionist

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Cardiac Perfusionist. This role involves preparing, monitoring, and maintaining perfusion equipment during open heart surgeries under medical supervision. The position also requires computing parameters for surgery to ensure quality patient care. New graduates from accredited perfusion schools will be considered, with the requirement to obtain Cardiac Perfusionist certification (CCP) within two years of hire if not already certified. Sentara Heart Hospital is recognized for its cardiology services and heart surgery, ranking highly both in Virginia and nationally.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion (CCP) - Certification-American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
Registered Nurse with Critical Care, PCU, ER, Cardiac, Stepdown or Recovery Room experience will be considered.
If hired without certification, employee is required to obtain Cardiac Perfusionist certification (CCP) within two years from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

New graduates from accredited perfusion school will be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepares appropriate perfusion equipment for surgery.
Monitors equipment during surgery.
Performs pre and post-operative maintenance on perfusion equipment.
Computes parameters for surgery to facilitate quality patient care for all open heart surgical procedures.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.