Cardiovascular Perfusionist (Talent Pool)
Core
Operates heart-lung machines and provides circulatory support for patients undergoing cardiac and non-cardiac surgeries, including transplant and ventricular assist device procedures.
Role type
Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Builds
Life-saving circulatory support during complex cardiac surgeries
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiopulmonary bypass management, heart-lung machine operation, myocardial preservation, extracorporeal physiology, drug administration, hypothermia induction, VAD operation, limb perfusion
Preferred skills
Professional development, teaching, continuing education
Technologies
Heart-lung machines, VADs, perfusion equipment
Responsibilities
Assemble, calibrate, and operate heart-lung machines; monitor myocardial preservation during cardiopulmonary bypass; administer medical gases, anesthetics, drugs, and blood products; operate and monitor ventricular assist devices; perform isolated chemotherapeutic limb perfusion; ensure quality and safety standards in perfusion practice.
Seniority
Mid-level clinical specialist