Perfusionist, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

At Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, our perfusion services team spans a variety of experience levels, where perfusion team members work autonomously within a supportive, collegial environment and exemplify true teamwork.

Our Heart & Vascular Center is the only program in Atlanta, and one of just a few in Georgia, to be involved in translational research. This consistently propels Emory to the forefront of cutting-edge cardiovascular treatments and technologies, and results in better outcomes for patients. Our services include: HIPEC, isolated limb infusion, lung lavage, VAD, ECMO and robot-assisted mitral valve surgery.

When you join the Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital perfusion team, you join a team that provides nationally recognized care for some of the region's most acute patients. As an academic practice, we support dedicated academic time and a flexible work schedule to help you achieve work/life success. Our accomplishments include:

• The most robot-assisted surgeries in the world.
• Highest volume of aortic surgery in the Southeast and in the top three nationally.
• In the process of expansion of ECMO and VAD and programs.
• New structural heart program includes increase in robotic mitral valve surgery.
• Nationally ranked Cardiac programs by U.S. News & World Report.

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• Consults with physicians in the selection of appropriate equipment and resources required for extracorporeal support of patients' circulatory or respiratory functions.
• Demonstrates competence in the daily operation of extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace a patient's circulatory or respiratory functions.
• Responsible for the selection of appropriate equipment and techniques to be used and to ensure the safe management of physiologic functions.
• Demonstrates competence in the practice of perfusion through an understanding of necessary variables: arterial blood gases, hemoglobin level, venous saturation, cardiac index or output, electrolytes, temperature, and urinary output.
• Based upon clinical competence and level of expertise, perfusionist may be required to support safe initiation and transport of ECMO patients from outlying facilities to Emory University Hospital as designated by the Lead Perfusionist and/or Director, EHC Perfusion services.
• In collaboration with the perfusion leadership and perioperative leaders, ensures that all applicable regulatory and legal standards and policies are met within the scope of perfusion services.
• Ensures appropriate internal and external reporting of both compliance and non-compliance issues arising from surgical scheduling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Perfusion Technology.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Provisional license as a Perfusionist or licensed as Perfusionist in the state of Georgia.
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required within first twelve (12) months of employment with Emory Healthcare.
• Preferred prior experience but none required.

Perfusionist I
Salary: $65.38/hr. min. - $105.90/hr. max

The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium):

20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.