Staff Perfusionist - Lexington, KY

Strata Critical Recovery (formerly Keystone Perfusion) is seeking a Staff Perfusionist to join our established cardiac surgery program at Baptist Health Lexington, in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a well-established, high-volume cardiac program on pace for 750–800 cardiac cases per year across four cardiac surgeons, with a fifth full-time cardiac surgeon joining the program. This position adds a fifth full-time perfusionist to our current team of four to support that continued growth. Case mix is primarily CABG, valve, and aortic repair, with occasional ECMO support. On-call is split evenly one-fifth (20%) across the five-perfusionist team.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of perfusion-related services in collaboration with anesthesia, surgery, and nursing administration; Support a case mix of primarily CABG, valve, and aortic repair procedures, with occasional ECMO; Ensure safe operation and quality control of equipment, techniques, and procedures; Coordinate purchasing of supplies and equipment to maximize efficient utilization; Contribute to departmental planning goals and objectives, assisting the director as needed; Maintain quality improvement programs in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements; Participate in on-call rotation, shared evenly one-fifth (20%) across the five-perfusionist team

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher; Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program; Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP); American Heart Association or Red Cross health care provider BLS Certification

Nice to have

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills; Involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in an area of specialty

Benefits

Sign-on bonus: $50,000; Relocation assistance: up to $5,000; 401(k) with company contribution; Health, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible spending account; Company-paid life insurance; Paid time off: 200 accrued hours per year; CME reimbursement