Perfusionist

Washington DC VAMC•Washington, DC

About The Position

EGA Associates is hiring a Perfusionist to provide onsite perfusion services for eligible veteran patients in support of government healthcare organizations, including the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Perfusionist supports cardiothoracic surgeons during bypass surgeries and cardiac valve replacement procedures, and prepares, operates, and monitors heart-lung machines and associated perfusion equipment to maintain patient blood volume and physiological stability and help prevent complications. The role includes assembling and preparing equipment and supplies for extracorporeal circulation procedures; responding to emergencies involving premature cardiac arrest or cardiac failure; and preparing, maintaining, and operating VA-owned heart-lung machines, autotransfusion pumps, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and centrifugal ventricular assist devices. The Perfusionist also accesses and uses the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR), reviews patient records and surgical plans before procedures, documents services, and generates reports for patient care and performance tracking. EGA offers competitive pay and a benefits package. Benefits eligibility depends on job type and full-time status; applicants are encouraged to inquire with a recruiter.

Requirements

At least 10 years of perfusion experience.
Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Education Program School of Perfusion Technology.
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
Current National Provider Identification (NPI) Number.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Demonstrated experience in open heart surgery.
Demonstrated experience in autotransfusion.
Demonstrated experience in heart-lung machine operation.
Demonstrated experience in membrane oxygenation.
Demonstrated experience in left and right heart bypass.
Demonstrated experience in intra-aortic balloon pumping.
Demonstrated experience with centrifugal ventricular assist devices.

Responsibilities

Support cardiothoracic surgeons during bypass surgeries and cardiac valve replacement procedures.
Perform onsite perfusion services for eligible veteran patients.
Prepare, operate, and monitor heart-lung machines and associated perfusion equipment.
Maintain patient blood volume and physiological stability during procedures.
Help prevent complications such as shock and air embolism.
Assemble and prepare equipment and supplies for extracorporeal circulation procedures.
Respond to emergency situations involving premature cardiac arrest or cardiac failure.
Prepare, maintain, and operate VA-owned heart-lung machines, autotransfusion pumps, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and centrifugal ventricular assist devices.
Access and utilize the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Review patient medical records and surgical plans before procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.
Generate reports as required for patient care and performance tracking.