Cardiac Perfusionist

Aspire Medical Staffing is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Cardiac Perfusionist to join our team at Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. As a Cardiac Perfusionist at Aspire Medical Staffing, you will play a vital role in providing excellent patient care and ensuring the success of cardiac surgeries.

You will be responsible for operating the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgeries, monitoring the patient's vital signs, administering medications and blood products, and managing the patient's hemodynamic status throughout the procedure. Additionally, you will collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and assist with the setup and maintenance of cardiopulmonary bypass equipment.

If you are a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Perfusionist with a passion for cardiac care and a commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services, we would love to hear from you.

Place of Performance:

VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

2215 Fuller Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

VA Business Hours: VA business hours/hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Work Schedule: Regular work hours are Monday through Friday for eight (8) hours a day from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or until case is completed.

The Perfusionist service is required for 420 hours per year to include on-call, Monday through Friday, for an eight-hour shift as needed and scheduled to support these procedures and patients that are in the Intensive Care Unit requiring balloon pump/Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support. Perfusionist is used to support the emergency services as well as provide for coverage during vacation, illness, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgeries
• Administer medications and blood products as directed by the surgeon
• Monitor and analyze the patient's hemodynamic status
• Manage oxygenation, ventilation, and temperature of the patient during surgery
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Assist with the setup, calibration, and maintenance of cardiopulmonary bypass equipment

Requirements

Requirements:

• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
• Education: All Perfusionists shall be a graduate of an accredited Allied Health Education Program School of Perfusion Technology
• License: Shall be full and unrestricted license to the services covered by this contract issued in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Current certification as a Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cardiac Perfusionist.
• Experience shall be demonstrated in the following areas: Open heart surgery, , heart lung machine, membrane oxygenation, left/right heart bypass, intra-aortic balloon pumping and centrifugal ventricular assist device.
• Strong knowledge of cardiopulmonary bypass techniques and equipment
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot the heart-lung machine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

If you are passionate about cardiac care and looking for a rewarding career opportunity, join our team at Aspire Medical Staffing and make a difference in the lives of veteran patients.