Lead Perfusionist (Full-Time

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The Lead Perfusionist will be responsible for the oversight of the perfusion team including the scheduling and delegation of daily assignments for the Perfusionist and Perfusion technicians in the Department of Perfusion Services as directed by the Director of Perfusion Services. The Lead Perfusionist, under the direction of the primary surgeon, shall set-up and operate such devices as the heart lung machine for bypass procedures, ventricular assists devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and the autotransfusion device.

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Management experience in Perfusion Services.
• A minimum of a degree in perfusion technology, other related science, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.

• 8 years of clinical perfusion experience.
• 4 years of clinical pediatric perfusion experience.

• Perfusionist License.

• Certified in Cardiovascular Perfusion.

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

• Lifts a minimum of 70 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 300 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.