Cardiac Perfusionist in Syracuse, NY - $4K+ Weekly
$100.00 – $110.00 • hourly
Trusted Nurse Staffing, LLC
Job Description
Location: Syracuse, New York, 13203
Category: Advanced Practice Providers
Employment Type: Locum/Full Time
Shift: Day Shift
Position Summary: Our client is seeking a skilled Cardiac Perfusionist to join our team in Syracuse, NY. Under the direction of a cardiac surgeon, the Cardiac Perfusionist sets up and maintains the heart-lung machine and monitors patients during open heart surgical procedures. This role provides essential technical and clinical support to the perioperative care team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgeries.
- Monitor patient’s physiological parameters throughout the procedure.
- Provide technical and clinical support to the surgical team.
- Participate in patient care planning and team discussions.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of perfusion.
- NYS perfusion licensure or eligibility for licensure.
- Commitment to ongoing education and skills maintenance in specific areas of expertise.
Special Equipment, Skills, and Requirements:
- Manual dexterity and ability to handle mechanical equipment and instruments.
- Ability to work in high-risk environments with exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
Work Environment and Hazards:
- OSHA Category I: Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
- Risk of exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
- Regular exposure to situations that could cause moderate to serious injury or illness.
Physical Demands:
- Moderate physical activity including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, standing, walking, stooping, and reaching.
Work Contact Group:
- Patients, employees, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room staff.
Supervised By:
- Cardiac Surgery Section Chief, Director of Surgical Services, and Perfusion Coordinator.
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