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Norton Healthcare

Cardiovascular Perfusionist, Heart Center Administration

Norton Healthcare, Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40202


Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Perfusionist oversees the operation, maintenance and application of circulation technology applications, providing age-appropriate care to patients of all ages. This includes, but is not limited to, cardiopulmonary bypass, autologous blood recovery/blood conservation, ventricular support, left heart conterpulsation, myocardial preservation, anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring/analysis, physiologic monitoring/analysis, blood gas and chemistry monitoring/analysis, induction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversal, hemodilution, hemofiltration, organ preservation, surgical assisting, as well as administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit and any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

* Bachelor Degree Circulation Technology Or Bachelor Degree AND certificate of completion from CAAHEP accredited program in circulation technology * Certified Clinical Perfusionist Within 1 year

Desired:

* Three years of experience as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist