Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Cardiovascular Perfusionist
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary:Responsible for conducting CPB independently working closely with the surgeons Anesthesiologist and nursing staff in order to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions:
-Performs Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) providing total life support safely and optimally during cardiac operative procedures including Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) intracardiac valve repairs and replacements congenital cardiac defect repairs aortic aneurysm repairs cardiac transplants VAD (ventricular assist device) implants and selected lung transplants.
-Ensures optimal performance of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs).
-Provides extracorporeal shunting (VV bypass) of blood for selected patients allowing for better control of blood loss and improved hemodynamic stability during liver transplantation IVC/renal tumor excision or venous thrombosis removal.
-Provides extracorporeal management of blood clot removal systems (AngioVac) for selected patients experiencing pulmonary or cardiac embolism.
-Provides expertise in extracorporeal circulation for various research protocols.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Health Science required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Perfusionist
Experience
Post-training clinical experience providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) valve replacements and aortic aneurysm repairs 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) valve replacements and aortic aneurysm repairs.
- Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for ventricular assist device implantation and congenital pediatric procedures.
- Familiarity with techniques of IABP intraoperative autotransfusion and management of ECMO and LVAD/RVAD.
- Ability to provide identified technical skills to patients of all ages including: neonate pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric.
- Possesses a high degree of innovation and organizational skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
