Primary Location:
JHHS - Jewish Hospital - ULP - CMG
Address:
200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:
None (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
Perform all adult perfusion services.
Job Description:
- Performs cardiopulmonary bypass for adult perfusion procedures
- Assists with venovenous bypass for liver transplants
- In charge of the setup and operation of the RIS devices, cell saver devices, the IABP, various VAD devices, and ECMO/ELSO devices
- Performs and monitors hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion for advanced cancer procedures
- Performs or provides standby coverage for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA, TAVR, TEVAR)
- Provide educational functions for the patient, family members and allied health personnel.
- Provide evaluations on new products utilized in clinic or surgical OR
- Contribute/conduct to research in collaboration with CII (Cardiovascular Innovation Institute) and CARE (Clinical Cardiovascular Research)
- Performs and monitors equipment for AngioVac procedures
- Monitors and maintains point of care and diagnostic equipment
- Precepts perfusion students
Additional Job Description:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a medical, science field or Perfusion technology, or completion of a perfusionist certificate (required)
Experience:
- Two years of experience in cardiovascular perfusion preferred
Certifications:
- Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (required)
