Perfusionist

Company: UVA Health
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

UVA Health University Hospital has an opportunity for a Perfusionist to join our amazing team. As one of fourteen perfusionists, you will work within a highly function team that is truly supportive of one another. Our team dynamics are some of the best in the country, providing excellent support to our team, our organization and our community. We balance our career calling with the responsibilities to our families, creating an environment where each is respected and an honored. We care for both adult and pediatric patients, perform heart and lung transplantation and provide specialty services such as HiPEC therapy. We have a strong relationship with our ECMO Specialists, who drive our ELSO endorsed Platinum Level Center of Excellence ECLS service.

If the variety of work, alongside a balanced life, appeals to you, please submit your application. We look forward to speaking with you and sharing our teams success.

As assigned by the Chief Perfusionist and according to the prescribed standards the Perfusionist performs those functions necessary for the support treatment measurement and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system of the patient. The Perfusionist performs advanced technical work in the selection preparation operation and maintenance of the cardiopulmonary bypass and ancillary equipment. The Perfusionist is responsible for the knowledge operation and maintenance of a wide variety of technical perfusion equipment utilized in cardiac surgery as well as other circulatory support devices and for close cooperation with the attending physician in extra-corporeal perfusion practices. The primary working area is the operating room however the possibility exists of working in other within the Health System.

• Prepares for Cases.
• Manages the equipment and supply maintenance
• Preparation of cardiopulmonary bypass
• Performs those functions necessary for the support treatment measurement and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system of the patient.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.Position Compensation Range: $122,886.40 - $196,622.40 AnnualMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  
  Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Perfusion required. Bachelor' s Degree preferred
  Experience: No experience required. Pediatric and VAD experience preferred
  Licensure: Certified to practice as a Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion; if new grad certified within four exam offerings and within 24 months of hire date. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
  Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling, climbing (ladder, steps) and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, heat, noise, cold, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. - We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. - We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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