Staff Perfusionist

About the Role

Make a difference where every second counts. Geisinger is seeking a Staff Perfusionist to join our nationally recognized Heart & Vascular team, providing critical support during complex cardiovascular procedures for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team while utilizing advanced technology to help deliver exceptional patient outcomes. This position qualifies for up to $20,000 in hiring incentives paid over two years, with certain stipulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides perfusion support service through operation and maintenance of various extracorporeal equipment and instrumentation to support surgical procedures.
• Provides care for patients in a variety of age ranges.
• Operates and maintains extracorporeal equipment and instrumentation during surgery.
• Utilizes blood gas exchange devices and related systems, under accepted clinical protocol, to provide perfusion during adult, pediatric, and neonatal procedures.
• Maintains perfusion records and associated data.
• Takes appropriate action when abnormal situations arise.
• Operates, maintains, and monitors instrumentation and equipment to provide extracorporeal support to various non-cardiac services.
• Handles and disposes of contaminated materials related to perfusion during surgical procedures, following standard aseptic techniques and Operating Room housekeeping policies.
• Assists with preparation of the Operating Room specifically related to perfusion requirements.
• Assists with selection and care of perfusion-related instruments and equipment.
• Completes and maintains perfusion records, forms, and charge sheets related to perfusion services.
• Participates in the organization and maintenance of electronic databases associated with perfusion services.
• Assists with research projects used to provide evidence of improved outcomes and patient management.
• Attends continuing education events, conferences, and in-services as directed or as required by the department pursuant to personnel needs and financial restrictions.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required).
• Certified Perfusionist through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) within one year of employment.

Schedule

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.