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Overview: Job Description Summary: Provides expert-level cardiovascular perfusion services across a range of patient populations and clinical settings. Plans, prepares, and operates 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 and therapies. Job Description: Essential Functions: Monitors the patient's physiological parameters during cardiac surgery. Operates and maintains the heart-lung machine and other equipment used during surgery. Administers medications and blood products as directed by the surgeon. Documents all procedures and interventions performed during surgery. Participates in on-call responsibilities and serves as a clinical preceptor to cardiovascular perfusion students. Collaborates and coordinates care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals – including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) teams. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, professional societies, continuing educational programs, and clinical and academic research in conjunction with physicians and surgeons to advance medical and perfusion technology. Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with a strong science background and advanced training in cardiovascular perfusion at a CAHEP accredited perfusion training program, required. Master's Degree, preferred. Certifications: Must be certification eligible and actively pursuing certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and attain and maintain certification within the first year of employment. Skills: Knowledge of principles and techniques of circulation technology. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work with hospital employees, physicians, patients, family members, and community professionals. Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to respond quickly to problem-solving situations. Ability to handle high levels of stress and pressure in emergency situations. Experience: Pediatric Perfusion experience, preferred. Experience with ECMO, MCS and VADs, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Machinery, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.