Cardiac Perfusionist
About The Position
Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Cardiac Perfusionist. This role involves preparing and monitoring perfusion equipment during open heart surgeries under medical supervision. Responsibilities include pre and post-operative maintenance of equipment and calculating surgical parameters to ensure quality patient care. The position is open to new graduates from accredited perfusion schools, with a 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 statewide 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
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
