Perfusionist - Casual

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is hiring a Perfusionist to join our CT Surgery team in Orlando and Jacksonville, FL. This position is responsible for: Assembly, calibration, and operation of the heart-lung machine for cardiopulmonary bypass, and related equipment. Responsible for assistance in the provision of 24-hour, year-round call coverage whenever cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, bedside procedure standby coverage, and ventricular assist device monitoring are required. Position Responsibilities: - Setup and prime extracorporeal circuitry (bypass, ECMO, VAD systems, etc.). - Operate the heart-lung machine during cardiopulmonary bypass. - Operate all ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) systems. - Setup and operate Ventricular Assist Devices (Berlin Heart, HeartMate 3, Centrimag, etc.). - Enter and complete electronic perfusion patient record (Pump Record) for all cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. - Utilize department-specific point of care monitoring devices, interpret results, and modify patient care accordingly. - Provide on-call coverage for all cardiac emergencies. - Provide perfusion support during heart transplant organ procurement. Position...