Perfusionist, Mechanical Circulatory Support Services, First Shift
- Req. Number: 19556
- Address: 3188 Bellevue Avenue
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 6/2/2025
Job Description
Perfusionist, First Shift, Mechanical Circulatory Support Services Department
UC Health is hiring a full-time Perfusionist for the mechanical circulatory support services department for first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We're offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus!
The Clinical Perfusionist is responsible for the set-up and operation of extracorporeal circulation equipment ruing certain medical situations where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory and/or respiratory function.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Join our team as a Perfusionist in our mechanical circulatory support services department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
Perfusionist, First Shift, Mechanical Circulatory Support Services Department
UC Health is hiring a full-time Perfusionist for the mechanical circulatory support services department for first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We're offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus!
The Clinical Perfusionist is responsible for the set-up and operation of extracorporeal circulation equipment ruing certain medical situations where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory and/or respiratory function.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Engages in population appropriate communication.
- Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
- Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
- Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
- Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
- Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
- Skilled in all aspects of Extracorporeal Circulation (CPB)
- Skilled in all aspects of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
- Skilled in all aspects of Cardiac Assist devices (VAD's)
- In-house ECMO coverage
- On-Call rotation for 24 hour periods
- Skilled in all aspects of Liver Transplant
- Skilled in all aspects of Isolated Limb Perfusion
- Skilled in all aspects of Left-Heart Bypass Skilled in all aspects of Hyperthermic Intra-Peritoneal Perfusion (HIPEC)
- Transportation of patients via ambulance and/or helicopter
- Other circulatory or Respiratory support procedures as the situation demands
- Skilled in all aspects of Autologous Salvage PRP Process Skilled in all aspects of Platelet Rich Plasma and Platelet Gel Process Skilled in all aspects of Plasma Sequestration Process
- Skilled in all aspects of Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) Process
- Replenish cases and carts after each use
- Continuously monitor disposable and non-disposable supply levels; inform appropriate personnel of items that need to be ordered
- Monitor and order Pharmacy supplies
- Monitor and replenish Point of Care supplies
- Continuously monitor equipment for signs of faulty performance Inform the appropriate personnel of items that need to be serviced
- Perform routine cleaning of heater-coolers as required
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and Quality Control checks on Point of Care analyzers and other perfusion related devices
- Perform quarterly Lab QC checks on Cell Salvage equipment
- Continuously monitor disposables for appropriate performance
- Participate in the evaluation of new devices
- Introduce potential new devices with data review or feedback surveys
- Perform periodic data studies on perfusion techniques and practices in order to determine the potential for therapeutic value or quality improvement
- Perfusion support of Medical Research
- Evidence exists that staff considers the special needs and behaviors of the specific patient populations served.
- Evidence also exists that shows the staff demonstrates those competencies that address the unique characteristics related to developmental, physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional and social needs of patients across the life span.
- Associates should also be able to demonstrate those competencies that address the needs of patients with unique cultural norms, religious preferences, language/communication barriers and/or literacy limitations.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion Science, Graduate of Accredited Perfusion training program
- Preferred: Master's Degree - Perfusion Science
- Minimum is Certification Eligible; must be certified within 18 months and two attempts of employment by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
- Must maintain ABCP Certification on an annual basis
- Preferred: At least 1 year of experience
Join our team as a Perfusionist in our mechanical circulatory support services department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
