PerfusionistReq #:0000135451

　　Category:Perfusionist

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

　　Department:Perfusion Services

　　Location:

　　Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

　　Job Overview

　　The perfusionist is to maintain adequate circulatory and respiratory support during open-heart surgery. This support includes set-up and operation of the extra-corporeal circuit, set-up, and calibration of physiological monitoring as required for the conduct of perfusion, set-up and operation of autotransfusion equipment, calibration and operation of point-of-care testing equipment, as well as, maintaining proper perfusion records.

　　Qualifications / Certifications and Licenses required

　　The perfusionist must be a graduate of a Council on Allied Health Education Administration-approved perfusion training program be certified or certification eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, and be examined within two years of eligibility. If non-certified, the perfusionist must have completed 75 primary cardiac perfusions per year for the last two consecutive years. The perfusionist must complete all orientation programs. The perfusionist must hold a valid license for the practice of perfusion in the state of New Jersey.Essential Functions

　　The perfusionist is responsible for the set-up and operation of advanced life support systems including: intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices, adult, pediatric, and neonatal ECMO and cardiac laser tech. The perfusionist is also required to be competent to scrub and utilize the blower/mister.

　　Benefits and Perks

　　401K 3% match after your first year of employment

　　Discounts from participating retailers such as Verizon and more.

　　PTO Plan

　　Health Care Benefits ( Horizon Blue Cross Blue shield)

　　Why choose RWJBarnabas Health

　　RWJBarnabas Health as the leading academic health system in New Jersey is advancing innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

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　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer