Perfusionist

About the role

This position offers a sign on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. Up to $5,000 in relocation assistance reimbursable with receipts (taxable income), with amount dependent on the distance. $15,500 Sign-On Bonus available for Cleveland Clinic Perfusion School graduates and eligible external hires. Paid in installments over two years and subject to a work commitment and repayment terms.

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, operate and disassemble the heart lung machine within the accepted safe scope of established clinical practice.
• Provide total patient support during cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Set up and operate ECMO's, Cell Savers, rapid infusion devices and all available perfusion devices, sometimes involving the use of X-rays or fluoroscopy as a diagnostic aid in the procedure.
• Manage the patient parameters within the accepted safe ranges of established clinical practice.
• Support organ transplants, laser procedures, new surgical procedures and perioperative LVAD support.
• Perform patient charting and sterile packs.
• Aid in research, animal testing, product evaluation and education of staff and students.
• Maintain current knowledge in perfusion.
• Share on-call responsibilities and the routine staffing and operating room coverage.
• Share the daily tasks and operation of the department functions, such as lab coverage, stocking of supplies and equipment maintenance.
• After selection and placement into this job, complete three months of on-the-job training to become proficient with various perfusion techniques, unique equipment and with various operative procedures.
• Complete one year of on-the-job training to become proficient with various perfusion techniques and protocols unique to Cleveland Clinic.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and completion of an accredited school of Perfusion
• Eligible to take the certification examination of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and/or current CCP in good standing

Preferred qualifications

• Certification as a Clinical Perfusionist (CCPERF)

Physical Requirements

• Requires a full range of body motion including the ability to lift and/or bear the weight of 100 pounds or more while pulling, lifting, pushing and transferring patients.
• Must be able to stand, walk or sit for extended periods.
• Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
• Must be willing to rotate 24 hour coverage (on-call) and be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Must have the ability to work within guidelines of universal safety precautions, using protective gear.
• May be required to travel in ambulance, small airplanes or helicopter for organ procurement.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment (gloves, eye protection, lead gown) as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $130,850.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $209,382.50

Benefits

• We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• The Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.