Perfusionist

Job Title: Perfusionist

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Perfusion Services

Req #: 0000242353

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Perfusionist maintains adequate circulatory and respiratory support during open heart surgery. This support includes: set up and operation of the extra corporeal circuit, set up and calibration of physiological monitoring as required for the conduct of perfusion, set up and operation of the auto transfusion equipment, calibration and operation of point of care testing equipment, as well as maintaining proper perfusion records.

 

Qualifications:

Required:

Completions of training at an accredited school of perfusion technology

Must be certified or certified-eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

 

Scheduling Requirements:

Per Diem 

Essential Functions:

 

Heart-lung machine pump console or equivalent for open heart surgery

Assures that all components of CPB circuit are in place and functional, to include the heart-lung machine, oxygenator, tubing, reservoirs, prime solutions, safety devices and accessories

Assesses the functional status of the pump console monitoring system, safety features and accessories

Assesses the CPB circuit, Conducts CPB in a professional manner so as to insure the optimal in-patient physiological status and as much as possible the ideal in perfusion care, Monitors patient parameters during CPB

Administers medication under the supervision of the surgeon and anesthesiologist

Controls patient temperature, blood pressure, blood gases, activated clotting time ACT and collects and records pertinent data

Mix medication and cardioplegia solution in a sterile manner

Insure that inventory of supplies is maintained, Performs routine maintenance

Autotransfusion

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump:

Serve as a resource person to nursing personnel

Assist as needed for IABP insertion intra-operatively

Assume responsibility for IABP function in the OR

Transport patient on IABP to ICU

Prolonged Extracorporeal Support:

Maintain CentriMag, AbioMed, Heart Mate, ECMO or any other assist device

Assure adequate inventory of supplies

Maintain prolonged extracorporeal support to include:

Monitoring ACT, administration of anticoagulants PRN

Monitoring laboratory parameters, circulatory status and assisting nursing personnel, resident physician and attending physician in implementation and maintenance of prolonged support

Assure appropriate supplies for anticipated pump head, oxygenator and/or circuit change-out PRN

 

Benefits and Perks:

 

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

 

 

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

 

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

 

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

 

 

 

 

 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer