Job Summary:

The Staff Perfusionist will operate the heart-lung machine for open heart surgery, as well as all ancillary equipment associated with cardiovascular perfusion duties. Responsibilities include selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions in consultation with the physician, purchasing supplies and equipment, assuring periodic maintenance of same, as well as for appropriate personnel and departmental management, development and implementation of policies and procedures, quality assurance measures and staff development, and education and research.

Minimum Qualifications:

New York State Licensed Perfusionist, or eligible, required. Board Certified, or eligible, by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion is required. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited perfusion training program or equivalent credits in an accredited graduate perfusion training program, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience required. CPR-BLS certification is required at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of experience at a level 1 trauma center preferred. Experience as a clinical Perfusionist, familiar with Sorin S5 pumps, CentriMag VAD/ECMO devices, and Quadrox oxygenators preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday, varying start times call required

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources