Perfusionist - Rex CVOR

Description

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Summary:
Rex CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) is hiring a Clinical Perfusionist to join their cardiac surgery program!

This is highly technical work involving providing circulatory support for patients undergoing open-heart surgery and long-term cardiac and pulmonary support, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and ventricular assist through mechanical assistance. Teammates will work independently under the general supervision of the Chief Perfusionist.

Responsibilities:
1. Assists surgeons and anesthesiologists in the operating room during open-heart surgery to maintain all patient temperatures and pressures as directed by physicians.
2. Cleans equipment and has it serviced for any malfunctions observed.
3. Contributes to continuous quality improvement which focuses on customer satisfaction, outcomes, and cost
4. Provides patient and support staff training related to ancillary equipment.
5. Reviews patient's history, physical and heart catheterization data prior to surgery to determine appropriate circuit required. Maintains the perfusion record during each case.
6. Sets-up, processes, and disposes of cell saver supplies as outlined in the perfusion manual for autotransfusion.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Graduation from an accredited school of Perfusion Technology.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Certified Perfusionist or eligible to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
* BLS required
* North Carolina Perfusion License or Provisional License required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* No prior experience required, however experience is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex CVOR

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $57.48 - $82.63 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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