Perfusionist
010 - UHS Wilson Medical Center
Johnson City, NY
5x8 hrs
$72-108/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 403b retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Work Environment
- Work 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, hat
- Physical Demands:
- Performance of Task:
- Physical Demands: Standing, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping vision
- Frequency Performed: 99%
- Charting:
- Physical Demands: Manual dexterity, writing
- Equipment Used: Pens, pencil
- Frequency Performed: 1%
Age of Patients Served
- Early Adulthood: 18 to 45 Years
- Middle Adult: 46 to 59 Years
- Late Adult: 60 to 79 Years
- Elderly: 80+ Years
HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information
- All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4
Staff Supervised
- Not Applicable
Job Responsibilities
- Provide total and partial cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support and perform blood analysis in both elective and emergency situations for adult patients
- Perform autologous blood salvage for elective and emergent procedures to support blood conservation efforts
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, maintaining availability to deliver perfusion services as needed
- Assist with the placement, operation, and troubleshooting of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) counterpulsation devices
- Conduct 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 use
- Utilize heparin management systems and Activated Clotting Time (ACT) testing to ensure appropriate anticoagulation prior to and during cardiopulmonary bypass
Position Qualifications
Minimum 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 license
- Must be eligible for the NYS Department of Education Perfusionist license
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), or eligibility to obtain certification
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Perfusion
Employer
United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is more than a healthcare system. We are a compassionate, people-focused organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities that we serve.
As a locally owned, not-for-profit network, our team of more than 7,000 caregivers and professionals is united by the shared purpose to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
At UHS, every role matters. However you contribute, you will be part of a supportive, connected culture that values your voice and encourages growth. We are committed to helping you thrive through meaningful benefits, development opportunities, and a strong sense of belonging. Here, you are not just building a career—you are making a difference every day in the lives of others.