Cardiac Perfusionist - Per Diem

About the Role

Under the direction of the cardiac surgeon, sets up and maintains the heart lung machine and monitors the patient during open heart surgical procedures. Provides technical and clinical support to the perioperative care team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of perfusion
• NYS perfusion licensure or eligibility for licensure
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise

Skills

• Demonstrates manual dexterity and ability to handle mechanical equipment and instruments

Work Environment

• OSHA Category I
• Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and risk of physical injury
• Intermittent to regular exposure to unpleasant physical conditions, occasional to regular exposure to situations that could cause moderate to serious injury or illness
• Job-related tasks involve the potential for mucous membrane contact or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues

Physical Demands

• Moderate pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, standing, walking, stooping, and reaching

Work Contact Group

• Patients
• Employees
• Cardiac surgeons
• Anesthesiologists
• Operating room staff

Supervision

Supervised by Cardiac Surgery Section Chief, Director of Surgical Services, and Perfusion Coordinator. Does not supervise others.

Pay

Pay Range: $79.59 - $108.97 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Schedule

• Part-time
• Day shift
• 8-hour shift