Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Core
Operates heart-lung machines and manages circulatory support for patients undergoing cardiac and non-cardiac surgeries, including transplant and ECLS procedures.
Role type
Clinical cardiovascular perfusionist
Builds
Life support systems for cardiac surgery and organ transplant programs
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiopulmonary bypass management, heart-lung machine operation, myocardial preservation, extracorporeal life support (ECLS), ventricular assist device operation, induced hypothermia, hemodilution, blood product administration, extracorporeal physiology knowledge
Preferred skills
Adult cardiac surgery experience, pediatric perfusion knowledge, complex case management
Technologies
Heart-lung machines, ECLS equipment, Ventricular assist devices, perfusion monitoring systems
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; participate in professional development and teaching activities
Seniority
Mid-level clinical specialist