Clinical Perfusionist
Summary:
Rex CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) is hiring a Clinical Perfusionist to join their cardiac surgery program!
This is highly technical work in providing circulatory support for patients undergoing open-heart surgery and long-term cardiac and pulmonary support such as extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation and ventricular assist through mechanical assistance. Employees work independently under the general supervision of the Chief Perfusionist.
*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.
Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program
Responsibilities:
1. Assists surgeons and anesthesiologists in the operating room during open-heart surgery to maintain all patient temperatures and pressures as directed by physicians.
2. Cleans equipment and has it serviced for any malfunctions observed.
3. Contributes to continuous quality improvement which focuses on customer satisfaction, outcomes, and cost
4. Provides patient and support staff training related to ancillary equipment.
5. Reviews patient's history, physical and heart catheterization data prior to surgery to determine appropriate circuit required. Maintains the perfusion record during each case.
6. Sets-up, processes, and disposes of cell saver supplies as outlined in the perfusion manual for autotransfusion.
Education Requirements:
● Graduation from an accredited school of Perfusion Technology.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Certified Perfusionist or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
● BLS required
● North Carolina Perfusion License or Provisional License required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● No prior experience required, however experience is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex CVOR
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $63.33 - $91.05 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.