Job Title: Perfusionist
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Perfusion Services
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $210,970.00 - $248,209.00 per year
Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
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 the 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 technology. The perfusionist is also required to be competent to scrub and utilize the blower/mister.
Qualification- The perfusionist must be a graduate from a council on Allied Health Education Administration (CAHEA) approved perfusion training program and be certified or certification eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, being examined within two (2) years of eligibility.
- If non-certified, the perfusionist must have completed seventy-five (75) primary cardiac perfusions per year for the last two (2) consecutive years.
- The perfusionist must successfully complete all orientation programs.
- The perfusionist must hold a valid license for the practice of perfusion in the state of New Jersey.
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):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.
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!
