Perfusionist- University Hospital

Overview

USA Health is looking to add cardiovascular perfusionists to its two-hospital system providing state-of-the-art care to the Mobile, Alabama area. New graduates as well as certified perfusionists will be considered. Highly competitive salaries have been recently adjusted and include a sign-on and retention bonus. A comprehensive state benefit package, including a meet allowance and 401(k) match, is offered. Join a team-oriented, supportive, easygoing staff with a great work-life balance.

Assesses each patient via chart review and consults with surgeon to design and assemble the proper extracorporeal circuit; primes, recirculates, and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass; initiates, continuously assesses, and manipulates the operation of the heart lung bypass machine to maintain the patient’s physiologic parameters within normal limits during cardiopulmonary bypass; administers blood products/drugs/pharmacological agents as required;

obtains blood specimens for analysis and interprets their results; disassembles and cleans the perfusion equipment; directs and/or assists the set-up, troubleshooting, testing and operation of the physiologic monitoring instrumentation; assembles, operates, and maintains other related extracorporeal equipment used in surgery and intensive care units; assists with the care, maintenance and inventory of departmental equipment and supplies; acts as an instructor for all scheduled clinical rotations of students enrolled at the University of South Alabama and other approved academic institutions;

orients new personnel as assigned; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to pages; maintains accurate and complete records by completing Cardiopulmonary Bypass record, Auto transfusion record, Balloon Pump record, Surgical Report record, and patient charges; files and maintains reports, database and records; regular and prompt attendance;

ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs related duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or a degree in Perfusion, and successful completion from an accredited Perfusion program required. Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required, or attainment within two years of employment. Candidates must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and communication skills necessary to interact professionally with surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. Candidates should also be self-motivated, value teamwork, pursue professional development and maintain a diligent work ethic.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (0.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.