About this position
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Job ID: 152064
Facility Group: Norton Children's Hospital
Job Description
Responsibilities
The Cardiovascular Perfusionist oversees the operation, maintenance and application of circulation technology applications, providing age-appropriate care to patients of all ages. This includes, but is not limited to, cardiopulmonary bypass, autologous blood recovery/blood conservation, ventricular support, left heart conterpulsation, myocardial preservation, anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring/analysis, physiologic monitoring/analysis, blood gas and chemistry monitoring/analysis, induction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversal, hemodilution, hemofiltration, organ preservation, surgical assisting, as well as administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit and any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist Within 1 year
Desired:
- Three years of experience as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist
- Bachelor's degree and certificate of completion from CAAHEP accredited program in circulation technology
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Screening requirements:
- Background check
- License & education verification
- Employment reference verification
- Drug Screen
Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403b/401k retirement plan
- View more: Benefits Guide
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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