Job Title: Perfusionist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000175170

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department name: Pefusion Services

Job Overview:

The perfusionist is to maintain adequate circulatory and respiratory support during open heart surgery. This support includes: set-up and operation of the extra-corporeal circuit, set-up and calibration of physiological monitoring as required for the conduct of perfusion, set-up and operation of auto transfusion equipment, calibration and operation of point of care testing equipment, as well as, maintaining proper perfusion records. The perfusionist is responsible for the set-up and operation of advanced life support systems including: intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices, adult, pediatric, and neonatal ECMO and cardiac laser tech. The perfusionist is also required to be competent to scrub and utilize the blower/mister.

Qualifications:

Required:

The perfusionist must be a graduate from a council on allied health education administration approved perfusion training program and be certified or certification eligible by the American board of cardiovascular perfusion, bring examined within two years of eligibility. If non-certified, the perfusionist must have completed 75 primary cardiac perfusions per year for the last two consecutive years. The perfusionist must successfully completed all orientation programs. The perfusionist must hold a valid license for the practice of perfusion in the state of new jersey.

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 40 hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

• As circulating perfusionist, checks all rooms and is readily available to assist the promary perfusionist.
• Assesses pertinent lab data in a timely manner
• Complteres and files all perfusionist relatied paper work with entry of clinical information in CAOS information system.
• Conducts cardiopulmonary bypass safely in conjunction with surgeon's requirements
• Effectively communicates with the phsicians concerning patient status
• Is ready to institute bypass prior to patient induction.
• Maintains a clear, organized work eviorment, cleaning all equipment after each use
• Maintains adequate stock levels and replenishes all medications and disposeables as needed.
• Performs all necessary quality controls and calibrations.
• Prepares autotransusion circuit completely with all needed fluids
• Prepares the extracorporeal circuit and the cardioplegia circuit in a timely fashion.
• Remains committed to assigned procedure and is redily available to institute or re-institute CPB
• Reviews patients's chart prior to procedure and records pertinent information on perfusion chart
• Takes appropriate action to patient's medical status on CPB utilitzing lab data to make appropriate changes.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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