Perfusionist, Jewish Hospital

Job description

Primary Location:
JHHS - Jewish Hospital - ULP - CMG
Address:
200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:
None (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
Perform all adult perfusion services.
Job Description:
• Performs cardiopulmonary bypass for adult perfusion procedures
• Assists with venovenous bypass for liver transplants
• In charge of the setup and operation of the RIS devices, cell saver devices, the IABP, various VAD devices, and ECMO/ELSO devices
• Performs and monitors hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion for advanced cancer procedures
• Performs or provides standby coverage for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA, TAVR, TEVAR)
• Provide educational functions for the patient, family members and allied health personnel.
• Provide evaluations on new products utilized in clinic or surgical OR
• Contribute/conduct to research in collaboration with CII (Cardiovascular Innovation Institute) and CARE (Clinical Cardiovascular Research)
• Performs and monitors equipment for AngioVac procedures
• Monitors and maintains point of care and diagnostic equipment
• Precepts perfusion students

Additional Job Description:
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a medical, science field or Perfusion technology, or completion of a perfusionist certificate (required)

Experience:
• Two years of experience in cardiovascular perfusion preferred

Certifications:
• Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (required)