Perfusionist, Heart-lung Service

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Wake Forest, NC, US
Base: $68.20 - $102.30 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Full time onsite
Safe operation of extra-corporeal perfusion equipment
Ecmo and centrifugal ventricular pump support
Cardioplegia administration and hemoconcentration
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking a full-time Perfusionist for their Heart-Lung Service in Wake Forest, NC. The position involves providing cardiopulmonary support during surgical procedures and requires specific certifications and skills in managing perfusion equipment

Job Summary

  • The role provides short-term cardiopulmonary support during open heart procedures and long-term support via ECMO for compromised patients.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and educational assistance programs.
  • Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of growth principles over the life span to provide care appropriate to the specific age of patients served.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking a full-time Perfusionist for their Heart-Lung Service in Wake Forest, NC. The position involves providing cardiopulmonary support during surgical procedures and requires specific certifications and skills in managing perfusion equipment.

Salary

Base: $68.20 - $102.30 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, health/welfare benefits, retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Safe operation of extra-corporeal perfusion equipment
  • ECMO and centrifugal ventricular pump support
  • Cardioplegia administration and hemoconcentration
  • Patient assessment across age-specific needs
  • Operating room and catheterization lab procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal relations
  • Ability to work in stressful situations
  • Proficient with electronic medical records
  • Demonstrated writing and research skills

Key Requirements

  • Perfusionist license issued by North Carolina state
  • Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification from ABCP
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA
  • Bachelor's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent
  • Knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary compromised patient care

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