Perfusionist

Nemours Children's Health is hiring a Perfusionist to join our CT Surgery team in Orlando and Jacksonville, FL.

This position is responsible for: Assembly, calibration, and operation of the heart-lung machine for cardiopulmonary bypass, and related equipment.

Responsible for assistance in the provision of 24-hour, year-round call coverage whenever cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, bedside procedure standby coverage, and ventricular assist device monitoring are required.

Position Responsibilities


* Setup and prime extracorporeal circuitry (bypass, ECMO, VAD systems, etc.).


* Operate the heart-lung machine during cardiopulmonary bypass.


* Operate all ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) systems.


* Setup and operate Ventricular Assist Devices (Berlin Heart, HeartMate 3, Centrimag, etc.).


* Enter and complete electronic perfusion patient record (Pump Record) for all cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.


* Utilize department-specific point of care monitoring devices, interpret results, and modify patient care accordingly.


* Provide on-call coverage for all cardiac emergencies.


* Provide perfusion support during heart transplant organ procurement.

Position Requirements


* Masters degree required


* Board Certified by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (CCP) required


* Minimum of 3 years experience required


* BLS

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system.

With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida.

Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals.

We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I.

DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health.

Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive.

It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment.

All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

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