Sr Perfusionist- Full Time- Day Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, provides care, maintenance, assembly and operation of all cardiopulmonary bypass systems, all cardiac assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumping systems, all autologous blood salvage systems and other related systems. During cardiopulmonary bypass, the Perfusionist is responsible for monitoring blood gases and the adequate anticoagulation of the patient, may administer blood products, anesthetic agents and medications to the patients. No transplants. ECMO patients are transferred out. Perfusion Assistants manage autotransfusion responsibilities for all non-cardiac surgeries. Performs research on equipment utilized, compiles clinical and research data, etc. This position will expand our team from 2 to 3, with 30% call shared equally.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school Diploma or G.E.D. required.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a CAHEA approved Perfusion Training Program preferred.

• Graduated from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program; or currently enrolled in an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program with an anticipated graduation prior to the date of the examination; or admitted to the examination process before April 15, 1981; or previously certified by the ABCP (per the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion).

• Minimum of three (3) years experience in perfusion technology required.

• Analytical ability required in order to set up, calibrate, operate and maintain equipment.

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current certification as a Clinical Perfusion by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required.

• BLS or ACLS certification required or become certified within one month of start date.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

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Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

• Department: Surgical Services-Or

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.