Perfusionist

Location: 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249

Position: Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Employment Type: 1099

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Position: 1 FTE

Compensation: $115/hour | $14.95/hour for On-Call | Malpractice Insurance Provided

Contract Duration: 1 year

Position Overview: JR Enterprise (JRE) is seeking a qualified Board-Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionistto support the Richmond VA Healthcare Systemand its high-acuity cardiothoracic surgery program. The Perfusionist will be responsible for providing extracorporeal circulation and advanced cardiovascular support during cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong experience withopen-heart surgery, valve replacement procedures, ECMO, cardiopulmonary bypass, autotransfusion, and advanced mechanical circulatory support technologies .This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary cardiothoracic surgical team while supporting complex cardiac procedures and advanced patient care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Operate and managecardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machinesduring open-heart and cardiac surgical procedures. Provide perfusion support duringopen-heart and valve replacement procedures .Prepare, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain extracorporeal circulation equipment. Perform and manageautotransfusion and blood conservation procedures .Provide support forECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)and other advanced circulatory support systems. Operate and manageintra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) .Support the use ofcentrifugal ventricular assist devices (VADs) .Provide experience and support withleft and right heart bypass procedures .Monitor and manage blood flow, oxygenation, anticoagulation, temperature, and other physiologic parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass. Collaborate closely withcardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other members of the surgical team .Review patient medical records and surgical plans to ensure appropriate preparation before procedures. Ensure all required perfusion equipment and supplies are available, properly prepared, and functioning. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and procedure-related records. Follow patient safety, infection control, quality assurance, and applicable clinical standards. Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities. Provideon-call supportfor urgent cardiothoracic and circulatory support cases as required.

Qualifications & Requirements: Graduate of anaccredited School of Perfusion Technology .Board Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).Minimum 2 years of professional perfusion experience .Minimum200 clinical perfusion cases .Demonstrated experience with:

• Open-heart surgery
• Valve replacement procedures
• AutotransfusionCardiopulmonary bypass / heart-lung machineECMOLeft and right heart bypass
• Intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP)
• Centrifugal ventricular assist devices (VADs)
• Active perfusion license inany U.S. state, as applicable.
• Must be aU.S. citizen .Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity cardiothoracic surgical environment.
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