Perfusionist

Southcoast Health System•Fall River, MA

10h•$147,056 - $220,584•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. Southcoast Health has 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

Must possess Perfusionist license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Must possess American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certification.
Must possess CPR certification.
Must possess 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.

Nice To Haves

Equal to completion of two years of college in a related field or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required.

Responsibilities

Operate heart-lung machine and related equipment.
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.
Dis-assemble equipment, inspect, clean and reassemble equipment and ensure proper storage.
Order inventory and store standard supplies and equipment.