Perfusionist-Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center-Full Time
Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ
•$84 - $157•Onsite
About The Position
A Staff Perfusionist operates and maintains the heart-lung machine and related equipment during cardiopulmonary bypass and other extracorporeal procedures. They ensure optimal patient perfusion by managing physiological parameters, monitoring equipment function, and collaborating closely with the surgical and anesthesia teams. The role also includes participation in quality assurance, education, and ongoing departmental improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Perfusion, Cardiology or equivalent program
- Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
- At least 2 years experience as a perfusionist
- New Jersey State Perfusion License
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment along with having good communication skills
Responsibilities
- Responsible for operating the Heart/Lung machine while safely maintaining patient cardiac output, tissue oxygenation, and hemodynamics during cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Administers medications and blood components through the extracorporeal circuit.
- Responsible for drawing blood samples from the extracorporeal circuit and making adjustments to maintain normal blood gas parameters.
- Maintains adequate anticoagulation during cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Initiates ECMO and monitors patients while on ECMO.
- Operates the cell saver.
- Operates the HIPEC machine and AngioVac circuit.
- Maintains quality controls for iStat and TEG as well as interpreting results.
- Works closely with the other members of the operating room team to provide the safest and best possible care to patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Build, maintain, prime and breakdown perfusion equipment, as needed.
- Assembles and monitors ventricular assist device.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
