Responsible for operating the heart-lung machine and special mechanical devices to assist in blood conversion during surgical procedures. The role involves monitoring altered circulatory processes and providing long-term circulatory support outside the operating room.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year of perfusionist experience, with 3 years preferred. Must hold a Certified Clinical Perfusionist certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's 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 patient’s 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Pet Insurance
Financial Coaching
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Wellbeing Programs
Continuing Education Support
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b Retirement Company Match
Personal Insurance
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Massage Reimbursement
Annual Company Contribution Increase
Personal Trainer Reimbursement
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 Education: Bachelors Degree (Required) Certifications: Certified Clinical Perfusionist - American Board of Cardiovascular PerfusionAmerican Board of Cardiovascular PerfusionAmerican Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion 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 candidate's 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.
Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $76.14 - $87.52 - $103.53 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
About Baystate Health Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England.
With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years.
With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield
