Perfusionist

NITELINES USA, INC

Perfusionist

Gainesville, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

    We are currently seeking Perfusionists for VA Gainesville, FL.

    Pay: $96.00 per hour.

    Sign-on bonus: $5,000.

    Benefits:

    • 401(k).
    • Dental insurance.
    • Health insurance.
    • Vision insurance.
    • Paid vacation.
    • Paid sick leave.
    • 11 paid holidays.

    Place of performance : VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL.

    Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week normally between the hours 8:00 am-4:30 pm with a 30-minute, unpaid lunch break; must be flexible with schedule. On call is required.

    Description of duties:

    • Assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with by-pass surgical cases and valve replacement of various types.
    • Responsible for preparation, and operation of the heart and lung machines/pumps in conjunction with maintaining a sterile environment for procedures maintaining blood volume in the patients preventing shock or air embolus.
    • Assemble supplies and equipment in preparation to accept patients on extra corporeal circulation in cases of premature cardiac arrest or failure.
    • Other services include preparation, maintenance and operation of VA owned equipment to include the heart lung machine, auto transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump and centrifugal ventricular assist device.

    Qualifications

    • Must have and maintain licensure as a Perfusionist.
    • Must be board certified.
    • Must have and maintain BLS certification.