Cardiac Perfusionist

Baystate Health a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC)and the regions only level 1 trauma center is looking for a Cardiac Perfusionist to join our team!

Shift: Per Diem

Location: Baystate Medical Center Springfield MA

Summary Description:

Under the direction of the Manager of the Endovascular Surgical Suites the cardiac Perfusionist is responsible for the operation of the heart-lung machine during surgery and the operation of special mechanical devices to assist in the conversion of blood and blood products. Operation of the heart-lung machine requires many skills and an extensive knowledge of medicine. The perfusionist must be prepared to deal with many emergency situations under extreme pressure. As an integral part of the heart team the perfusionist must be able to communicate effectively and get along with physicians nurses and other members of the team.

Job Requirements:

1) Responsible for patient management while on heart-lung bypass. Monitors and controls extracorporeal perfusion equipment during surgical procedures requiring heart-lung bypass.

2) Provides adequate and proper perfusion to the patient during surgery. Provides and operates cardiac-assist devices in the weaning and termination phases of surgery.

3) Responsible for maintenance and operation of ancillary equipment. This equipment includes but is not limited to intra-aortic balloon pump blood flow measurement devices heater/coolers pacemakers and ventricular assist devices.

4) Monitors the altered circulatory process closely taking appropriate action when abnormal situations arise and keeps both the surgeon and anesthesiologist fully informed.

5) Provides extended long-term support of the patients circulation outside the operating room environment.

6) Ensures the sterility and integrity of packaging of disposable equipment used as well as the correct setup and breakdown of all equipment disposable and non-disposable sterile and non-sterile. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

7) Performs equity quality controls for control/preventive maintenance related documentation and reporting.

8) Monitors and checks blood gases during surgery. Maintains and regulates the blood temperature to the patient during surgery. Records all relevant perfusion information during surgery and maintains the records after surgery.

9) Provides set-up priming and initiation of Extra Cororela Membrane Oxygenation as well as troubleshoots ECMO circuit problems.

10) Provides complete myocardial protection required during surgery; including providing blood or Crystalloid Cardioplegia delivery at proper temperature and proper pressure whether antegrade or retrograde delivery.

11) Participates in research activities.

12) Responsible to provide staff training.

Minimally Required Education:

Bachelors Degree

Minimally Required Experience:

Minimum of 1 year perfusionist experience required eligible for licensure .

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed perfusionist

Skills/Competencies:

Perfusion pump operating and troubleshooting.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality low-cost medical dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO up to 25 days in the first year with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health
• Pet home auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities included but limited to gym membership and equipment personal trainer massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental physical and financial health

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidates relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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