Perfusionist

Description:

Could you be our next Perfusionist at Lankenau Medical Center? This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus!

Why work as a Perfusionist with Main Line Health?

• Make an Impact! As a Perfusionist, you would operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient's cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensure the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables. The Cardiovascular Perfusionist is responsible for the safe set-up and operation of all types of extracorporeal circulation, including long-term ECMO . The Perfusionist should be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of Autologous Blood Salvaging, Platlett Gel Therapy, and Point Of Care Testing. He/she should be familiar with all supplies and equipment utilized by the department. He/she should work with perfusion team to maintain all supplies and equipment on an ongoing basis. The Cardiovascular Perfusionist should also serve as a source of information for the other medical departments and continuously try to improve the services of the department.
• Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
• Get Involved! Our Perfusionists have the opportunity to participate in various research projects.
• Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
• Position-Specific Benefits include: You are eligible for up to 240 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!

Position: Perfusionist- Full Time 40 hours/week

Shift: Days- on call 7 days/month- position travels to BMH, PMH and Riddle

Experience:

1. Recent experience in all aspects of cardiovascular perfusion preferred.

2. New graduates will be considered.

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in a physical science from an accredited institution required.

Licensures/Certifications:

1. Current PA Perfusionist License.

2. Current certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required.