Perfusionist
saint vincent hospitalShrewsbury, MA
Perfusionist
saint vincent hospitalShrewsbury, MA
yesterday
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General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsOffices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)About the role
Overview:
The cardiovascular perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical procedure in which it is necessary to artificially support or temporarily replace a patient\'s circulatory or respiratory functions, such as in open-heart surgery or other heart procedures.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the management of the physiological and metabolic needs of the cardiac surgical patient so that the cardiac surgeon may operate on a still, unbeating heart.
Utilizes heart-lung machine, as well as its associated components of an oxygenator, filters, reservoirs, and tubing.
Manages the circulatory and respiratory functions of the patient.
Other responsibilities include autologous blood collection and processing, implementation and management of the intra-aortic balloon pump, adult, and infant extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as well as monitoring of anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base balance, and blood-gas composition.
QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in science or related field; Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program.
Experience: 1 year as a perfusionist.
Licensure/Certification: BLS;
Preferred: Certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Shrewsbury, MA
Occupation
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
yesterday
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