Perfusionist

Location

Hackensack, NJ

Description

As assigned by the Chief Perfusionist and under the direction of the primary surgeon, the perfusionist shall set-up and operate such devices as the heart lung machine for bypass procedures, ventricular assists devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and the autotransfusion device. He/she will also provide surgical back-up for procedures performed in the catheterization lab. This list of duties shall not be considered totally inclusive of all services provided.

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon conducts cardiopulmonary bypass safely in accordance with the department's policy and procedures and the standard accepted practices of the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology and the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon insures all routine and emergency cases are performed according to Policy and Procedure
• Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon reviews patient's medical record prior to each procedure to assess the scope of disease/illness and make appropriate judgments concerning prime selection, additional fluid choices, drug usage during bypass, and techniques of conducting bypass
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide extracorporeal services to patients from adult to geriatric and makes appropriate changes to equipment, supplies, and techniques to best meet the needs of the patient and the policy and procedures of the primary surgeon
• Maintains readiness to initiate bypass throughout the procedure. Prior to bypass completes and records the baseline activated clotting time, baseline blood gases, baseline Cerebral Oximetry data, the autotransfusion checklist, and the pre bypass checklist
• Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon makes appropriate responses to the patient¿s medical status when using the intra-aortic balloon pump, auto-transfusion, and ventricular assist devices. Records all responses appropriately
• Communicates with the surgeon and the anesthesiologist throughout the procedure as to the condition of the patient
• Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon monitors anticoagulation, acid-base, hemodynamics, Cerebral Oximetry, hemodilution, and homeostasis. Keeps all parameters within acceptable limits set by the department's policy and procedures

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Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
• A minimum of a degree in perfusion technology, other related science, or equivalent
• Perfusionist License or NJ Perfusionist Temporary License
• ABCP Board eligible Graduate Perfusion Students graduating May 2026 invited to apply

Must have bachelor's or Master's degree and be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and have current BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Apply

Apply at https://jobs.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/job/hackensack/perfusionist-full-time/19511/85167079040.