Sentara Healthcare

Cardiac Perfusionist

Sentara Healthcare$80K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion (CCP) preferred; new graduates considered.
  • If hired without certification, must obtain CCP within two years.
  • Registered Nurses with critical care experience are also eligible.
  • Experience in PCU, ER, cardiac units, or recovery rooms is relevant.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare perfusion equipment for cardiac surgeries.
  • Monitor perfusion equipment during surgical procedures.
  • Perform pre and post-operative maintenance on equipment.
  • Compute surgical parameters to ensure patient safety and quality care.
  • Assist in all open-heart surgical procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave policies.
  • Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
  • Emergency backup care services available.
  • Long-term and short-term disability options offered.
  • 401k/403B with employer matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance of $5,250/year and discounted education through Guild Education.
  • Student debt repayment assistance up to $10,000.
  • Reimbursement for professional certifications and access to continuing education credits.
  • Pet insurance options available.
  • Legal resources plan provided.
  • Possibility of annual discretionary bonus based on eligibility criteria.
Full Job Description
City/State
Norfolk, VA

Work Shift
Multiple shifts available

Overview:

Sentara Heart Hospital located in Norfolk, Virginia is looking for a Cardiac Perfusionist to join the team.

Under medical supervision, the Cardiac Perfusionist prepares appropriate perfusion equipment for surgery, monitors equipment during surgery, performs pre and post-operative maintenance on perfusion equipment, and computes parameters for surgery to facilitate quality patient care for all open heart surgical procedures.

Will consider new graduates from accredited perfusion school. If hired without certification, employee is required to obtain Cardiac Perfusionist certification (CCP) within two years from date of hire.

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree


Certification/Licensure:
  • Certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion (CCP) - Certification-American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
  • Will consider new graduates from accredited perfusion school. If hired without certification, employee is required to obtain Cardiac Perfusionist certification (CCP) within two years from date of hire.


Experience:
  • Registered Nurse with Critical Care, PCU, ER, Cardiac, Stepdown or Recovery Room will be considered.


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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

About Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system that operates hospitals, outpatient care centers, imaging centers, and other healthcare facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. The system provides a range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. Sentara Healthcare also offers health plans and wellness programs. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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