Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Join TriHealth as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist and help deliver exceptional cardiac care through advanced perfusion, cardiopulmonary bypass, and mechanical circulatory support in a highly collaborative surgical environment.

At TriHealth, our Perfusionists serve at the heart of patient care - supporting life‑saving cardiac and vascular procedures with skill, compassion, and a servant attitude. As part of a mission‑driven, collaborative team, you’ll work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams while growing your expertise across advanced perfusion and life‑support technologies in a highly supportive environment.

Location

• Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule

• Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly)
• Days
• On call commitment

Incentives & Benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, please visit our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits .

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion, or graduate of an ABCP recognized Perfusion Program
• Knowledge of special procedures such as heart bypass, circulatory arrest, and cerebral perfusion
• Ability to prepare and use these procedures with little or no supervision
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• CCP Certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion by ABCP or eligible
• Certification required within 2 years of date of Hire

Preferred

• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
• 2+ years of CVOR perfusion experience
• Ability to independently manage:
• Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)
• Cell saver/autotransfusion systems
• Experience with: Adult cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement), Aortic and complex cardiovascular procedures
• ECMO experience

Job Overview

Operate the Heart Lung Machine during Open Heart Surgery, maintaining the patient's hemodynamic and physiologic parameters within acceptable limits for adult procedures including minimally invasive and Davinci Robotic procedures, TAVRs, Left Heart Bypass, and ECMO; operate various Cardiovascular Life Support equipment including Cardiohelp, Centrimag, Belmont pump for HIPEC, Angiovac procedures, IABP, Cell Savers and POC testing; Operate and maintain Heater Cooler Devices for CPB Procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides auto transfusion services and support to all surgical specialties throughout TriHealth.
• Preserves, supports, or enhances acceptable hemodynamic and physiologic parameters before, during, and after such operations using various mechanical life support systems.
• Monitors parameters utilizing blood gas analysis, activated clotting times, and glucose monitoring, and effectively and promptly treats any parameters outside of the acceptable limits.
• Maintains adequate tissue perfusion for each patient undergoing open heart or major vascular surgery using the heart lung bypass machine.
• Effectively communicates with the surgeon and anesthesiologist during surgery to optimize patient conditions during and after surgery.
• Cooperate and complies with departmental policies regarding on-call coverage, emergency response times, scheduling and staffing and teamwork.

Working Conditions:

Bending -

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating -

Continuous Learning -

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication -

Kneeling - Consistently

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading -

Sitting - Consistently

Standing - Frequently

Stooping -

Talking - Frequently

Thinking/Reasoning -

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Occasionally

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

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Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition.

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