United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) to join our team. This role is essential in supporting surgical and critical care services by providing expert management of circulatory and respiratory support systems. This includes the operation and management of cardiopulmonary bypass and other advanced life-support technologies during surgical and emergency procedures.
Such care includes performance of elective and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass, cardiac and respiratory assist, diagnostic measurement, and autologous blood salvage.
Provide total and partial cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support and perform blood analysis in both elective and emergency situations for adult patientsPerform autologous blood salvage for elective and emergent procedures to support blood conservation effortsParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule, maintaining availability to deliver perfusion services as neededAssist with the placement, operation, and troubleshooting of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) counterpulsation devicesConduct preliminary checks of all perfusion-related equipment in the operating room using accepted sterile techniques; assemble and prepare the heart-lung machine for safe and effective useUtilize heparin management systems and Activated Clotting Time (ACT) testing to ensure appropriate anticoagulation prior to and during cardiopulmonary bypassPosition QualificationsMinimum Required:Bachelor’s Science Degree OR meet the requirements to be grandfathered by the NYS Office of Professions/NYS Department of Education with an active Perfusion licenseMust be eligible for the NYS Department of Education Perfusionist licenseCertified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), or eligibility to obtain certificationPreferred:Master’s Degree in Perfusion Work EnvironmentWork is performed in an area that requires working in close quarters with other employees.
The area is air-conditioned as well as heated. Work also may take place in confined space. PPE: Masks, gloves, goggles, gowns, eye wear, shoe covers, hatPhysical Demands:Performance of Task:Physical Demands: Standing, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping vision Frequency Performed: 99%Charting:Physical Demands: Manual dexterity, writingEquipment Used: Pens, pencil Frequency Performed: 1%_Age of Patients ServedEarly Adulthood: 18 to 45 YearsMiddle Adult: 46 to 59 YearsLate Adult: 60 to 79 YearsElderly: 80+ YearsHIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient InformationAll – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4