Overview: The cardiovascular perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical procedure in which it is necessary to artificially support or temporarily replace a patient\'s circulatory or respiratory functions, such as in open-heart surgery or other heart procedures.
Responsibilities: Responsible for the management of the physiological and metabolic needs of the cardiac surgical patient so that the cardiac surgeon may operate on a still, unbeating heart. Utilizes heart-lung machine, as well as its associated components of an oxygenator, filters, reservoirs, and tubing. Manages the circulatory and respiratory functions of the patient. Other responsibilities include autologous blood collection and processing, implementation and management of the intra-aortic balloon pump, adult, and infant extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as well as monitoring of anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base balance, and blood-gas composition. QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in science or related field; Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program.
Experience: 1 year as a perfusionist.
Licensure/Certification: BLS;
Preferred: Certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

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Level

Senior

Location

Shrewsbury, MA

Occupation

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

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