Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Job Brief

A Cardiovascular Perfusionist (or Cardiovascular Perfusionist) is a specialist who performs extracorporeal oxygenation during open-heart surgery. They also use related technology during surgery.

Job Description

• ● Perform Intraoperative Autotransfusion during procedures when significant amounts of blood loss
• ● Provide technical management of the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) during invasive placement in the Operating Room
• ● Ensure optimal performance of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs).
• ● Provide extracorporeal shunting (VV bypass) of blood for selected patients
• ● Provide extracorporeal management of blood clot removal systems (AngioVac) for selected patients experiencing pulmonary or cardiac embolism
• ● Provide long term total body circulatory support for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients suffering severe cardiac and/or pulmonary insufficiency

Job Requirements

• ● Proven work experience as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist or similar role
• ● Graduate of an Accredited Perfusion Technology Program or approved program of Extracorporeal Technology
• ● Certification through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion to become a certified clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist (CCP)
• ● Relevant training and/or certifications as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist