Cardiac Perfusionist

Baystate Health

Springfield, MA, US
Base: $76.14 - $103.53 hourly; bonus/equity: not s...
Heart-lung machine operation
Emergency situation management
Blood gas monitoring skills
The Cardiac Perfusionist is responsible for operating the heart-lung machine and special mechanical devices to assist in blood conversion during surgery

Job Summary

  • The Cardiac Perfusionist is responsible for operating the heart-lung machine and special mechanical devices to assist in blood conversion during surgery.
  • This role requires the ability to deal with emergency situations under extreme pressure while communicating effectively with physicians and nurses.
  • Baystate Health offers excellent compensation, up to 25 days of PTO in the first year, and comprehensive wellbeing programs including gym reimbursement.

Matching Summary

The Cardiac Perfusionist is responsible for operating the heart-lung machine and special mechanical devices to assist in blood conversion during surgery.

Salary

Base: $76.14 - $103.53 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: High-quality medical/dental/vision, 403b match, 25 days PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Heart-lung machine operation
  • Emergency situation management
  • Blood gas monitoring skills
  • Cardiac assist device operation
  • Sterile equipment setup

Nice-to-have

  • Effective team communication
  • Research activity participation
  • Staff training capabilities
  • Troubleshooting ECMO circuits
  • Long-term patient support

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree required
  • Minimum 1 year perfusionist experience
  • Eligible for licensure
  • Certified Clinical Perfusionist preferred
  • Minimum 3 years licensed experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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