Cardiovascular Perfusionist (Talent Pool)
Core
Operates heart-lung machines and manages cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac and non-cardiac surgeries, including transplant and ventricular assist device programs.
Role type
Clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Builds
Life support systems for cardiac surgery patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiopulmonary bypass management, heart-lung machine operation, extracorporeal physiology, myocardial preservation, therapeutic drug administration, hypothermia management, VAD operation, limb perfusion
Preferred skills
Certification with CSCP or ABCP, BSc degree with perfusion diploma, professional teaching experience
Technologies
Heart-lung machines, VADs, perfusion equipment
Responsibilities
Assemble, calibrate, and operate heart-lung machines; monitor myocardial preservation during CPB; administer medical gases, anesthetics, drugs, and blood products; operate and monitor ventricular assist devices; perform isolated chemotherapeutic limb perfusion; ensure quality and safety standards; participate in professional development and education activities.