Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist jobs in Connecticut

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Hartford Hospital is a leader in complex ablations, pacemaker and ICD implantation, laser lead extraction, and cardiac resynchronization therapy, with an outstanding record of safety and efficacy. Our labs are equipped with the most advanced technology, including 3D electroanatomic mapping systems and intracardiac echo, which allows us to navigate within the heart with minimal X-ray exposure.

The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute brings together cardiac care specialists - increasing collaboration and care coordination - all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

The award-winning Heart & Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care, offering heart disease prevention, treatment, surgery and research. We received "top performer" recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence-based care processes for the treatment of heart attack, and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in 2016.

Job Description:
Operates devices required for the cardiopulmonary and circulatory support of patients in the Operating Room and Intensive Care Unit for the appropriate indicated patient outcome. Reports to the Chief Perfusionist.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences required
• Current Perfusionist license in CT required or those currently practicing in the perfusionsist role are grandfathered from October 1, 2005 through December 31, 2006
• Certificate in Clinical Perfusion Eligible
• No prior experience required
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the surgical team
• Maintains certification through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.