Perfusionist, Perfusion

Description What It's Like at SGMC Health Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Main Campus

Perfusion

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift,  with call

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The Perfusionist provides clinical services that support, treat, measure or supplement the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. The Perfusionist may also be asked to evaluate new products or techniques dealing with perfusion services. The Perfusionist acts as a liaison, in dealing with the surgeon, hospital and patient. The Perfusionist maintains credentials as described by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

The Perfusionist will ensure the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, techniques, protocols, competency, staff development and quality monitoring for perfusion services at SGMC.

• Licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board
• Certified/Board eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Must be able to take call
  -Valid driver’s license
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, variety of cultures etc.
• Ability to document clinical information, etc.
• Interpersonal relations include other employees, physicians, patients and families, and other health care professionals.
• Ability to organize and react in a high stress environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and behavioral communication skills

Works in hospital. May encounter fast-paced and emergent type schedule. Required to have adequate physical abilities. Works in varying degrees of room temperatures. Exposed to blood borne pathogens. Exposed to hazardous materials. Irregular working hours.