Perfusionist, Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY - USA
Job Summary
Primary Location:
JHHS - Jewish Hospital - ULP - CMGAddress:
200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville KY 40202Shift:
None (United States of America)Job Description Summary:
Perform all adult perfusion services.Job Description:
- Performs cardiopulmonary bypass for adult perfusion procedures
- Assists with venovenous bypass for liver transplants
- In charge of the setup and operation of the RIS devices cell saver devices the IABP various VAD devices and ECMO/ELSO devices
- Performs and monitors hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion for advanced cancer procedures
- Performs or provides standby coverage for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA TAVR TEVAR)
- Provide educational functions for the patient family members and allied health personnel.
- Provide evaluations on new products utilized in clinic or surgical OR
- Contribute/conduct to research in collaboration with CII (Cardiovascular Innovation Institute) and CARE (Clinical Cardiovascular Research)
- Performs and monitors equipment for AngioVac procedures
- Monitors and maintains point of care and diagnostic equipment
- Precepts perfusion students
Additional Job Description:
Education:
- Bachelors Degree or higher in a medical science field or Perfusion technology or completion of a perfusionist certificate (required)
Experience:
- Two years of experience in cardiovascular perfusion preferred
Certifications:
- Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (required)
About Company
UofL Health provides comprehensive care at our UofL Health – UofL Hospital location in Louisville Ky. Learn more about UofL Health – UofL Hospital and the various services we provide.