- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Provides life‑sustaining cardiopulmonary bypass support for pediatric and congenital heart patients, operating advanced perfusion technology and collaborating with multidisciplinary surgical teams.
Compensation
This position offers a sign on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. Up to $5,000 in relocation assistance reimbursable with receipts (taxable income), with amount dependent on the distance. $15,500 Sign-On Bonus available for Cleveland Clinic Perfusion School graduates and eligible external hires.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, operate and disassemble the heart‑lung machine within the accepted safe scope of established clinical practice
- Provide total patient support during cardiopulmonary bypass
- Set up and operate ECMO, Cell Savers, rapid infusion devices and all available perfusion devices, sometimes involving the use of X‑rays or fluoroscopy as a diagnostic aid in the procedure
- Manage the patient parameters within the accepted safe ranges of established clinical practice
- Support organ transplants, laser procedures, new surgical procedures and perioperative LVAD support
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and completion of an accredited school of perfusion
- Certification as a Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)