Clinical Perfusionist

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care in the form of life-saving and sustaining operation of the extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace a person's circulatory, and/or respiratory function. The Perfusionist selects the most appropriate equipment and techniques necessary for support, treatment, and measurement of the circulatory system of the patient, including the safe monitoring, drug administration, analysis, and treatment of physiologic conditions under an order and/or supervision of a physician(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Graduate of a CAAHEP approved program of Perfusion Technology
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist
• 1 Year required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Perfusion Science
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through mechanical circulatory training support
• CRT-Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - ABCP American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates and maintains physiological pressure monitoring devices, the heart-lung machine, the intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices along with other systems used during the surgical procedure.
• Performs laboratory procedures as needed.
• Documents actions / clinical parameters / responses in a manner consistent with documentation standards.
• Cleans and maintains equipment / supplies and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate people.
• Documents patient chargeable items according to standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees