NYU WINTHROP is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Perfusionist - PD. In this role, the successful candidate operates cardiac perfusion and blood saving equipment during cardio thoracic and vascular surgery. Maintains vital body functions within established normal ranges.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs pre-operative preparation and set up of heart lung machine. Consults with cardiac surgeons and anesthesiologists on each patient for specific instructions, and reviews patient's chart for pertinent information. Assembles equipment in an aseptic manner and primes system according to standard procedures.
• Calculates blood volume dilution, flow rates, drug dosages and selects disposable equipment based on the patients age, height, weight and type of surgical procedure. Ensures sterility of equipment.
• Performs all intraoperative functions associated with heart-lung machine. Monitors operation of heart-lung, heater/cooler, blood flow measuring, cell saving machines and cardioplegic system. Administers drugs and other anesthetic agents as requested by physicians. Interprets and corrects laboratory blood gases, electrolytes and activated clotting time results.
• Records pertinent patient data (pressures, lab results, temperatures, times of different activities, drugs, fluids and blood and blood products added) before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass. Keeps surgeon informed of flow rate, perfusion pressure, urine output, temperature of blood, patient and heart. Notifies surgeon of any changes in the above and notifies surgeon periodically during the perfusion of the patient's status. Notifies surgeon of any changes in the above and notifies surgeon periodically during the perfusion of the patient's status.
• Controls and maintains blood volumes, blood and gas flow rates; blood, esophageal, bladder, pharyngeal and rectal temperatures; arterial line, cardioplegia line, aortic and venous pressures, and monitors urinary output.
• Performs daily inventory and equipment maintenance. Informs supervisors of equipment needs daily and orders supplies, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, you must possess the following:

Bachelors Degree in Perfusion Technology OR Degree from an Accredited Cardiovascular Perfusion Education program, required.

Current and valid NYS Perfusionist license OR current and valid NYS Perfusionist permit, required.

Certification as a Perfusionist or eligibility by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), required (NEW GRADUATES MUST BECOME CERTIFIED WITHIN TWO YEARS OF HIRE DATE)

Excellent communication (both oral and written), ability to work collaboratively as a member of the surgical team and basic computer skills, required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience as a Perfusionist, preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Winthrop provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Winthrop is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Winthrop's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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