About this role
By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.
A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Job Details
Responsibilities:
• Providing safe, advanced methods for extra corporeal circulation for the Open Heart patient
• Providing cardio-pulmonary bypass management
• Set-up and operation of the extra-corporeal circuit and advanced life support systems
• Set-up and calibration of physiological monitoring, auto-transfusion
• Tandem Heart, RIS, adult ECMO and maintaining proper perfusion documentation
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree plus graduation from a CAHEA approved perfusion training program
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• BLS required
Salary Range
USD $114.64 - USD $164.00 /Hr.
The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Join our team at St. Francis Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.
Other facts
About Catholic Health
When it comes to health care, Long Islanders have a choice. And a great many choose Catholic Health, an integrated health care system with deep roots in Long Island. We’re known for our rich heritage, founded in faith, serving the health care needs of our community for more than one hundred years.
We’re known for delivering a quality patient experience that stands apart from other health care systems. We see patients and their families as human beings, with needs that go beyond the prescriptions and procedures. We listen and partner.
At Catholic Health, we’re committed to creating an exceptional experience of comprehensive care by pairing our phenomenal clinical abilities with the emotional support of the home. It’s through this blend of comfort and confidence that we have an innate understanding of our community and deliver peace of mind to those we serve.
This philosophy is backed by doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who are among the best in the country, for cardiology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, neuroscience, women’s health, pediatrics, and senior care.
Catholic Health is a leader in complex care, from minimally invasive solutions to robotic surgery and the pinpoint accuracy of non-invasive stereotactic radiation therapy as well as ambulatory procedures that pre-empt the need for hospitalization.
Beyond our hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers, Catholic Health members many hundreds of physician practices across Long Island and regional nursing service, helping you to stay on your personal path to optimal wellness.
It’s easy to see why Catholic Health is the go-to health care system for so many Long Islanders. We’re here for you, body and soul.
Our commitment is well-established, so we decided to shorten our name. Catholic Health Services of Long Island is now Catholic Health.
What you'll do
- The perfusionist is responsible for providing safe and advanced methods for extra corporeal circulation for open heart patients and managing cardio-pulmonary bypass. This includes setting up and operating the extra-corporeal circuit and advanced life support systems.
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