Hackensack Meridian Health·Hackensack, New Jersey
The perfusionist is responsible for setting up and operating heart-lung machines and other extracorporeal devices during surgical procedures. They monitor patient hemodynamics and anticoagulation while collaborating closely with surgeons and anesthesiologists.
Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members.
Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
As assigned by the Director of Perfusion Services and under the direction of the primary surgeon, the perfusionist shall set-up and operate such devices as the heart lung machine for bypass procedures, ventricular assists devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and the autotransfusion device.
He/she will also provide surgical back-up for procedures performed in the catheterization lab.
This list of duties shall not be considered totally inclusive of all services provided.
A day in the life of a Perfusionist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon conducts cardiopulmonary bypass safely in accordance with the department's policy and procedures and the standard accepted practices of the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology and the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon insures all routine and emergency cases are performed according to Policy and Procedure. Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon reviews patient`s medical record prior to each procedure to assess the scope of disease/illness and make appropriate judgments concerning prime selection, additional fluid choices, drug usage during bypass, and techniques of conducting bypass. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide extracorporeal services to patients from adult to geriatric and makes appropriate changes to equipment, supplies, and techniques to best meet the needs of the patient and the policy and procedures of the primary surgeon. Maintains readiness to initiate bypass throughout the procedure. Prior to bypass completes and records the baseline activated clotting time, baseline blood gases, baseline Cerebral Oximetry data, the autotransfusion checklist, and the pre bypass checklist. Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon makes appropriate responses to the patient`s medical status when using the intra-aortic balloon pump, auto-transfusion, and ventricular assist devices. Records all responses appropriately. Communicates with the surgeon and the anesthesiologist throughout the procedure as to the condition of the patient. Under the guidelines of the primary surgeon monitors anticoagulation, acid-base, hemodynamics, Cerebral Oximetry, hemodilution, and homeostasis. Keeps all parameters within acceptable limits set by the department's policy and procedures. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). Performs point of care blood gas analysis. Proficiently performs patient blood gas analysis, electronic quality controls, liquid quality controls, data management and result reporting. When applicable, performs Hemostasis Management utilizing the Medtronic Plus Hemostasis Management System. Proficiently performs patient blood samples, electronic quality controls, liquid quality controls, data management, and result reporting. Completes patient's record utilizing the department's computerized record system. Accurately completes the perfusion record, all required checklists, the cardiac surgery database, and billing forms. When applicable, provide coverage at affiliate and partnership locations, when request. Other duties as assigned. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. A minimum of a degree in perfusion technology, other related science, or equivalent. Education,
Preferred: 3 years of clinical perfusion experience. Licenses and Certifications Required: Perfusionist License or NJ Perfusionist Temporary License. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Certified in Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $183,664.00 Annually Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor
Market
Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Candidates must have a degree in perfusion technology or a related science and a valid New Jersey Perfusionist License. Three years of clinical perfusion experience and certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion are preferred.
Market context
Perfusionist openings in New Jersey are typically tied to cardiac surgery programs and other hospital settings that need licensed specialists for bypass and related procedures. Competition is often shaped by state licensure, cardiovascular perfusion certification, and clinical experience, so candidates with hands-on operating room exposure may stand out. Before applying, confirm your New Jersey Perfusionist License and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.