Job Details

Overview

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Perfusionist

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Perfusionist is responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where necessary to support or replace a patients cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. This role ensures the safe management of a patients physiological and metabolic needs by maintaining adequate oxygenation, blood flow, and temperature control.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate and monitor the heart-lung machine and extracorporeal circulation equipment during open-heart, cardiovascular, or other surgeries.
• Manage physiologic functions including blood flow, gas exchange, anticoagulation, fluid balance, and temperature regulation.
• Prepare, assemble, and test perfusion equipment prior to procedures to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Assist in procedures involving ventricular assist devices (VADs), intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and other circulatory support systems.
• Monitor patients physiological and metabolic parameters during surgery and adjust perfusion support as needed.
• Document perfusion activities, patient parameters, and any deviations in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain inventory, perform quality assurance, and ensure compliance with safety standards for perfusion equipment and supplies.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS certification is preferred upon hire and required within 30 days and/or prior to independent patient care

Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) (required)

Education

Bachelors degree in Perfusion Technology or related field (required)

Masters degree (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year of clinical patient care experience (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email ...@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ...@mercy.com