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Position Title: Perfusionist Assistant
Location: Richmond, VA
Description: The Perfusion Assistant is responsible to assist the Perfusionist during: ECMO preparation, initiation, circuit maintenance, patient monitoring, in-house ECMO transport, VAD initiation, VAD monitoring, education, and support for ECMO specialists, equipment maintenance, assistance with ECMO, perfusion/CPB support in the OR, autologous cell salvage, checking and administering blood products.
Requirements: Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of one year of experience in a clinical setting
Education/training REQUIRED: Associates Degree in a related field (Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, etc.)
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent, PBMT certification through AmSECT within 2 years of hire date
Contact Information: Interested applicants should apply online at https://vcuhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/VCUHealth_careers/job/Richmond-VA/Perfusion-Assistant---Adult----Days_R19612-1