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Perfusionist II

Charleston, South Carolina

Perfusionist II

  • R-0000054594
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Professional Care & Therapists
  • Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & Therapists
  • Full Time
  • Hospital Authority (MUHA)
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Job Description Summary

A perfusionist is a professional who operates machinery equipment that externally and temporarily replaces or assists the heart and lungs.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000600 CHS - Perfusion Services (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-35

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

A perfusionist works alongside the surgical team to care for people undergoing a heart procedure or those with critical illnesses requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Perfusionists operate equipment that externally and temporarily replaces or assists the heart and lungs.

Set up and operates heart/lung machines that support organ function during cardiac surgery or other procedures where circulatory or respiratory function is disrupted. Operates equipment to produce bypasses, coronary perfusion, recirculation or partial bypasses, or to alter blood temperature, balance, or content. 

Perfusionists are highly trained and certified medical professionals responsible for the planning, preparation, and operation of cardiopulmonary bypass, mechanical circulatory support, extracorporeal support technologies, and blood conservation strategies as well as the hematologic, hemodynamic, physiologic, anesthetic, and biochemical monitoring and treatment of patients and organs during such procedures.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor of Science degree in Perfusion Technology or Bachelor of Science degree with a certificate in Perfusion Technology from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program and one year of clinical experience required; pediatric experience preferred. Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements 

  • Mobility & Posture 

  • Standing: Continuous 

  • Sitting: Continuous 

  • Walking: Continuous 

  • Climbing stairs: Infrequent 

  • Working indoors: Continuous 

  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent 

  • Working from elevated areas: Frequent 

  • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent 

  • Kneeling: Infrequent 

  • Bending at the waist: Continuous 

  • Twisting at the waist: Frequent 

  • Squatting: Frequent 

  • Manual Dexterity & Strength 

  • Pinching operations: Frequent 

  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous 

  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous 

  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous 

  • Reaching overhead: Frequent 

  • Reaching in all directions: Continuous 

  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous 

  • Full use of both legs: Continuous 

  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent 

  • Lifting & Force Requirements 

  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent 

  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent 

  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent 

  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent  

  • Examples: 

  • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force 

  • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force 

  • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force 

  • Vision & Sensory 

  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous 

  • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous 

  • Color discrimination: Continuous 

  • Depth perception: Continuous 

  • Peripheral vision: Continuous 

  • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous 

  • Tactile sensory function: Continuous 

  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous 

  • Selected Positions: 

  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous 

  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous 

  • Work Environment & Conditions 

  • Effective stress management: Continuous 

  • Rotating shifts: Frequent 

  • Overtime as required: Frequent 

  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous 

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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