Position Title: Staff Perfusionist
Location: Lehigh Valley Health Network - Allentown, Pennsylvania
Description
Performs those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system of the patient. Executes advanced technical work in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of technical perfusion equipment utilized in surgery, as well as, other circulatory devices and ancillary technologies. Works in close cooperation with the attending physician in extra-corporeal perfusion practices.
Requirements
Education - Required:
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or any other Science Field and
- Successful completion of a formal perfusion training program at an accredited school of perfusion
Experience - Required:
Experience - Preferred:
- 1 year Perfusion Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required:
- Ability to monitor/assess performance of yourself, other individuals.
- Knowledge of cardioplegia delivery systems such as retrograde cardioplegia delivery, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
- Knowledge of the blood gas machine and ACT machine.
- Knowledge of perfusion/surgical equipment.
Licensure - Required:
- Health Services\CLPRF - Clinical Perfusionists Provisional License Upon Hire and
- Permanent License within 2 Years
Apply
Contact Robert Mimari - Director of Perfusion Services at robert.mimari@lvhn.org or 610- 554-4443
Posted: Friday, February 23, 2024