Perfusionist

NY United Health Services•Johnson City, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) to join their team. This role is essential in supporting surgical and critical care services by providing expert management of circulatory and respiratory support systems. This includes the operation and management of cardiopulmonary bypass and other advanced life-support technologies during surgical and emergency procedures. Such care includes performance of elective and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass, cardiac and respiratory assist, diagnostic measurement, and autologous blood salvage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Science Degree OR meet the requirements to be grandfathered by the NYS Office of Professions/NYS Department of Education with an active Perfusion license
Must be eligible for the NYS Department of Education Perfusionist license
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), or eligibility to obtain certification

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Perfusion

Responsibilities

Provide total and partial cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support and perform blood analysis in both elective and emergency situations for adult patients
Perform autologous blood salvage for elective and emergent procedures to support blood conservation efforts
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, maintaining availability to deliver perfusion services as needed
Assist with the placement, operation, and troubleshooting of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) counterpulsation devices
Conduct preliminary checks of all perfusion-related equipment in the operating room using accepted sterile techniques; assemble and prepare the heart-lung machine for safe and effective use
Utilize heparin management systems and Activated Clotting Time (ACT) testing to ensure appropriate anticoagulation prior to and during cardiopulmonary bypass