Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Job Summary
Responsible for conducting CPB independently, working closely with the surgeons, Anesthesiologist, and nursing staff in order to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient
Performs Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB), providing total life support safely and optimally during cardiac operative procedures including Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), intracardiac valve repairs and replacements, congenital cardiac defect repairs, aortic aneurysm repairs, cardiac transplants, VAD (ventricular assist device) implants, and selected lung transplants
-Ensures optimal performance of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs
-Provides extracorporeal shunting (VV bypass) of blood for selected patients, allowing for better control of blood loss and improved hemodynamic stability during liver transplantation, IVC/renal tumor excision, or venous thrombosis removal.
-Provides extracorporeal management of blood clot removal systems (AngioVac) for selected patients experiencing pulmonary or cardiac embolism.
-Provides expertise in extracorporeal circulation for various research protocols
Education
Bachelor's Degree Health Science required
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Perfusionist
Experience
Post-training clinical experience providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs.
- Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for ventricular assist device implantation and congenital pediatric procedures.
- Familiarity with techniques of IABP, intraoperative autotransfusion, and management of ECMO and LVAD/RVAD.
- Ability to provide identified technical skills to patients of all ages including: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
- Possesses a high degree of innovation and organizational skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Onsite
15 Francis Street
40
Regular
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$118,435.20 - $172,234.40/Annual
Grade
8
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