Perfusionist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Fall River, MA

3d•$147,056 - $242,632•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. We are searching for a talented Perfusionist. A career at Southcoast Health offers a culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, generous Earned Time Off Package, Employee Wellbeing Program, 403B Retirement Plan with company match, tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs, and professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training. Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Equal to completion of two years of college in a related field or the equivalent knowledge and experience is required.
Must possess Perfusionist license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Must possess American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certification, CPR certification and 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.

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.