Perfusionist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Rock Hill, SC

5d

About The Position

The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulatory equipment to support or replace a patient’s cardiopulmonary or circulatory function, monitors the patient’s physiological functions, and operates autologous blood equipment to conserve the patient’s blood supply. The role coordinates patient care activities with team members, communicates with co-workers, parents, and other departments, and maintains clinical proficiency through direct patient care and continuing education. The Perfusionist also serves as a resource and educator for nursing personnel.

Piedmont Medical Network describes its work environment as supportive and collaborative, with access to advanced technology and a healthcare community focused on patient care. Benefits eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

Requirements

• Professional training as a clinical perfusionist.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience required.
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• American Heart Association BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, communicate, and appropriately delegate patient care activities to team members.
• Maintain effective communication with co-workers, parents, and other departments to clarify and meet customer needs.
• Maintain clinical proficiency through direct patient care.
• Keep current on new technologies, treatments, and modalities through continuing education.
• Act as a resource and educator for nursing personnel.
• Review patient records for clinically pertinent information.
• Develop and implement a perfusion plan of care before procedures.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts.
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed