Description
The Staff Perfusionist is responsible for the appropriate selection and safe, effective, operation of equipment necessary for extracorporeal circulation, auto transfusion and cardiac assistance using sterile techniques as applicable under the direction of a physician. The perfusionist will also be expected to effectively communicate and work cooperatively with physicians, physician assistants, nursing personnel, and other surgical services team members.
St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem and Easton, PA is accepting applications for a full-time, Staff Perfusionist position.
Experience, teamwork and stability are hallmarks of this longstanding, hospital-based service.
This rare opportunity allows you to work with:
- An experienced and stable team of 5 perfusionists
- Experienced and stable team of cardiac surgeons
- Outstanding working relationship with cardiac surgeons, anesthesia providers, PA’s, nurses and cardiovascular service line leadership
- Join in the excitement of working in all new cardiac operating rooms, hybrid operating room and ICU
Responsibilities:
- Adult Cardiac Surgery, 750+ procedures
- CABG, valve repair/replacement, LVAD, thoracic aortic, TAVR
- Autotransfusion, ECMO, HIPEC
- Work cooperatively with physicians, physician assistants, nursing personnel and other surgical services team members
- On Call Required
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited perfusion training program
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or certification eligible
- Pennsylvania license to practice as a perfusionist
- Experience preferred. New graduates will be considered
- Team focused with sound clinical judgement and good communication skills
- Experience with minimally invasive cardiac surgery is beneficial
In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy:
- Experienced, stable, and supportive staff of perfusionists
- Outstanding working relationship with cardiac surgeons, anesthesia providers, PA’s, nurses and cardiovascular service line leadership
- Culture in which innovation is highly valued
- Work/life balance
If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to:
Sally Borghesani
Provider Recruiter
Sally.Borghesani@sluhn.org
