Perfusionist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Fall River, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. They have been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. This position is located in the Cardiovascular Operating Room at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA.

Requirements

Equal to completion of two years of college in a related field or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required.
Must possess Perfusionist license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Must possess American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certification, CPR certification and license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

Operate heart-lung machine and related equipment under the general supervision and direction of the Chief of Cardiac Surgery.
Assemble and operate cell-savers, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Abiomed Impellas and ECMO circuits (Cardiohelp).
Monitor and record vital signs such as blood flow rates, gas flow rates, EKG, laboratory values and activated clotting times (ACTs).
Maintain thorough perfusion records, before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass.
Disassemble equipment, inspect, clean and reassemble equipment and ensure proper storage.
Order inventory and store standard supplies and equipment.