Perfusionist

Nitelines Usa•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work. We are currently seeking Perfusionists for VA Gainesville, FL. Assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with by-pass surgical cases and valve replacement of various types. Responsible for preparation, and operation of the heart and lung machines/pumps in conjunction with maintaining a sterile environment for procedures maintaining blood volume in the patients preventing shock or air embolus. Assemble supplies and equipment in preparation to accept patients on extra corporeal circulation in cases of premature cardiac arrest or failure. Other services include preparation, maintenance and operation of VA owned equipment to include the heart lung machine, auto transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump and centrifugal ventricular assist device.

Requirements

Must have and maintain licensure as a Perfusionist.
Must be board certified.
Must have and maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with by-pass surgical cases and valve replacement of various types.
Responsible for preparation, and operation of the heart and lung machines/pumps in conjunction with maintaining a sterile environment for procedures maintaining blood volume in the patients preventing shock or air embolus.
Assemble supplies and equipment in preparation to accept patients on extra corporeal circulation in cases of premature cardiac arrest or failure.
Preparation, maintenance and operation of VA owned equipment to include the heart lung machine, auto transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump and centrifugal ventricular assist device.