Perfusionist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mass General Brigham - Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking new Cardiovascular Perfusionists to join their team. In this role, you will independently manage Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) during complex cardiac surgical procedures, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes. You will 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. Additionally, you will monitor and optimize Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) performance, perform extracorporeal venovenous (VV) bypass and shunting procedures, and operate and manage extracorporeal clot-removal systems (AngioVac). You will also provide advanced expertise in extracorporeal circulation technologies and support clinical research protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Health Science required
Certified Perfusionist
Post-training clinical experience 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 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.
Ability to provide identified technical skills to patients of all ages including: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years preferred
Familiarity with techniques of IABP, intraoperative autotransfusion, and management of ECMO and LVAD/RVAD.
Possesses a high degree of innovation and organizational skills.

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.