Perfusionist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

42d•$118,435 - $172,234•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Mass General Brigham - Heart and Vascular Institute, is excited to announce new opportunities on their Cardiovascular Perfusion team!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Health Science required
Certified Perfusionist
Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs.
Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for ventricular assist device implantation and congenital pediatric procedures.
Familiarity with techniques of IABP, intraoperative autotransfusion, and management of ECMO and LVAD/RVAD.
Ability to provide identified technical skills to patients of all ages including: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
Possesses a high degree of innovation and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Post-training clinical experience providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs 2-3 years preferred

Responsibilities

Independently manage Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) during complex cardiac surgical procedures, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.
Provide full extracorporeal life support for a wide range of cardiac surgeries, including CABG, valve repairs/replacements, congenital heart defect repairs, aortic aneurysm repairs, cardiac transplants, VAD implants, and select lung transplant procedures.
Monitor and optimize Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) performance, ensuring safe and effective circulatory support for patients requiring mechanical cardiac assistance.
Perform extracorporeal venovenous (VV) bypass and shunting procedures to support hemodynamic stability and blood management during complex liver, vascular, and tumor resection surgeries.
Operate and manage extracorporeal clot-removal systems (AngioVac) for patients undergoing treatment for pulmonary or cardiac embolisms.
Provide advanced expertise in extracorporeal circulation technologies and support clinical research protocols involving perfusion and circulatory support systems.