Kettering Medical Center Network
Perfusionist (Full-Time Days / 8's)
Kettering Medical Center Network, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45429
Incentives
Possible Incentives for external Perfusionists:
* Up to $30,000 Sign-on Bonus based on experience* Returning employees must not have been employed by Kettering Health for the last 6 months prior to rehire
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
* Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.* The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.* In 2020, KH Main Campus received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.* Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.* Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.* Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).* Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.* 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Responsibilities & Requirements
Perfusionists at Kettering Health Enjoy:
* Competitive compensation and benefits* After hours pay* Low cost of living community, one hour from two major cities with international airports* Annual CME reimbursement with five paid CME days* Multiple retirement accounts matching programs including 403b and 457* Day one core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, PTO, and more* Work life balance* Collaborative, supportive team work environment emphasizing comradery* Free garage parking* Access to the Doctor's Lounge
Position Scope and Key Responsibilities:
* Adult cardiac only cases* Support four surgeons across two campuses* 450-500 heart cases per year* 150 TAVR procedures* Network support for auto transfusion, PRP/BMA, HIPEC, Angiovac, EVAR, TEVAR, complex lead extractions* Non-transplant, non VAD center with minimal Ecmo
Surgery Participation:
* Consults with surgeon regarding type of procedure to be performed and any required modification to the extracorporeal circuit, equipment or methods to be employed.* Assembles, primes, circulates and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of heart/lung bypass.* Monitors and observes the operation of the heart/lung machine and the patient's physiologic parameters during extracorporeal circulation, making adjustments as required maintaining adequate perfusion.* Administers medications and/or blood products to the patient via the heart/lung machine, in consultation with the attending surgeon or anesthesiologist.* Obtains patient specimens at appropriate times during the surgical procedure for laboratory analysis.* Point of care coagulation and blood gas analysis* Initiate and transport IABP during cardiac surgery
Safety Practices:
* Able to follow safety standards according to established guidelines, i.e. lifting, equipment, universal precautions, OSHA guidelines.* Maintains a safe patient environment by reporting faulty equipment, cleans and sterilizes instrumentation per procedure.
Educational Requirements:
* Perfusionist shall have broad education training in cardiovascular perfusion obtained by successful completion of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program and certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and/or Board eligible.* Maintain current BLS certification
Possible Incentives for external Perfusionists:
* Up to $30,000 Sign-on Bonus based on experience* Returning employees must not have been employed by Kettering Health for the last 6 months prior to rehire
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
* Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.* The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.* In 2020, KH Main Campus received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.* Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.* Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.* Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).* Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.* 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Responsibilities & Requirements
Perfusionists at Kettering Health Enjoy:
* Competitive compensation and benefits* After hours pay* Low cost of living community, one hour from two major cities with international airports* Annual CME reimbursement with five paid CME days* Multiple retirement accounts matching programs including 403b and 457* Day one core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, PTO, and more* Work life balance* Collaborative, supportive team work environment emphasizing comradery* Free garage parking* Access to the Doctor's Lounge
Position Scope and Key Responsibilities:
* Adult cardiac only cases* Support four surgeons across two campuses* 450-500 heart cases per year* 150 TAVR procedures* Network support for auto transfusion, PRP/BMA, HIPEC, Angiovac, EVAR, TEVAR, complex lead extractions* Non-transplant, non VAD center with minimal Ecmo
Surgery Participation:
* Consults with surgeon regarding type of procedure to be performed and any required modification to the extracorporeal circuit, equipment or methods to be employed.* Assembles, primes, circulates and tests the extracorporeal circuit prior to initiation of heart/lung bypass.* Monitors and observes the operation of the heart/lung machine and the patient's physiologic parameters during extracorporeal circulation, making adjustments as required maintaining adequate perfusion.* Administers medications and/or blood products to the patient via the heart/lung machine, in consultation with the attending surgeon or anesthesiologist.* Obtains patient specimens at appropriate times during the surgical procedure for laboratory analysis.* Point of care coagulation and blood gas analysis* Initiate and transport IABP during cardiac surgery
Safety Practices:
* Able to follow safety standards according to established guidelines, i.e. lifting, equipment, universal precautions, OSHA guidelines.* Maintains a safe patient environment by reporting faulty equipment, cleans and sterilizes instrumentation per procedure.
Educational Requirements:
* Perfusionist shall have broad education training in cardiovascular perfusion obtained by successful completion of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program and certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and/or Board eligible.* Maintain current BLS certification