Perfusionist

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

2d • $142,326 - $208,104 • Onsite

About The Position

Monitors and operates an array of extracorporeal equipment during surgery at Anne Arundel Medical Center. This role involves operating the cardiopulmonary bypass machine and other extracorporeal equipment to support cardiac and non-cardiac patients. The Perfusionist interprets technical and clinical data, makes decisions regarding bypass adequacy and equipment effectiveness, and manages departmental supply inventory. Effective communication with healthcare professionals and interpretation of age-specific responses are crucial. The role also includes maintaining quality control data, adhering to regulatory guidelines, and supporting research initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduation from a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs) Perfusion program
• B.S. degree in related healthcare field
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or ABCP eligibility.
• Licensure as “Perfusion Advanced” (currently a CCP) by the Maryland Board of Physicians
• CPR certification (must have American Heart Association - Health Care Provider)
• Knowledge in physics, human anatomy and physiology, and chemistry as it relates to the science of perfusion.
• Possesses the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with other health care professionals in order to exchange and relay information.

Nice To Haves

• “Perfusion Basic” (not a CCP) - Graduate of a CAAHEP Perfusion program but have not completed the requirements to take the ABCP exam. Tenure contingent on obtaining licensure as Perfusion Advanced within 2 years of Perfusion Basic title

Responsibilities

• Operates Cardiopulmonary bypass machine and other extracorporeal equipment as necessary to support cardiac and non-cardiac patients.
• Interprets a variety of technical and clinical data necessary to facilitate the most effective and safe patient care.
• Possess the decision making skills necessary to determine adequacy of bypass and effectiveness of other extracorporeal equipment operated by the Perfusionist.
• Monitors departmental perfusion supply usage and waste, maintains appropriate supply inventory.
• Exhibits communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to assessment, treatment, and interactions with others.
• Maintains perfusion quality control data and reports monthly to CV Leadership.
• Requires analytical ability to organize/assess critical extracorporeal equipment needs and analysis of the data.
• Operates within all regulatory guidelines and supports research initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level