Perfusionist
- Washington, DC, United States
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Original job description
Details
Client Name: Washington DC VAMC
Job Type: Local
Position Urgency Normal
Offering Allied
Profession Perfusionist
Specialty Perfusionist
Job ID 19497952
Job Title Perfusionist
Shift Details
Shifts Per Week 2
scheduledHrs_1 16.0
Job Order Details
Start Date 2026-12-21
End Date 2027-03-22
Duration 13 Week(s)
Float Required No
Call Required No
Required Certifications for Submittal Specialty/Board Certification
Required Certifications for Onboarding Abuse & Neglect, Age Specific Care, Body Mechanics, Cultural Diversity, Emergency Preparedness, EMTALA, Environmental Safety, Ethics, Fire Safety, Hazard Communication, HIPAA, Infection Control & Bloodborne Pathogens, National Patient Safety Goals - Hospital, NPI, Pain Management, Patient Rights, Patient Safety Systems, Perfusionist (Perfusion Technologist), Perfusionist Competency Test, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence
Job Description
Who we are
EGA associates is Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), our mission is personal. We partner with government healthcare organizations, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to connect exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities and communities that depend on them. Because this is about more than filling positions. It's about showing up every day knowing your work matters.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SERVE?
You chose a career in healthcare because people matter. But have you ever thought about the impact you could make by extending that care to the men and women who served our country?
Your knowledge, skills, and compassion have the power to make a difference far beyond the walls of a hospital or clinic. At EGA Associates, we believe caring for those who served our country is a mission worth being part of, and we're inviting you to be part of it.
We believe great care starts with great people. That's why we build relationships rooted in trust, operate with integrity and accountability, and create an experience where our healthcare professionals and partners feel valued.
If you're looking for an opportunity to put your experience to work in a meaningful way, we'd love to meet you.
We are hiring a Perfusionist!
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of perfusion experience
- Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Education Program School of Perfusion Technology
- Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
- Current National Provider Identification (NPI) Number
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Open heart surgery
- Autotransfusion
- Heart-lung machine operation
- Membrane oxygenation
- Left and right heart bypass
- Intra-aortic balloon pumping
- Centrifugal ventricular assist devices
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Perfusionist will:
- Support Cardio-Thoracic surgeons during bypass surgeries and cardiac valve replacement procedures
- Perform onsite perfusion services for eligible veteran patients
- Prepare, operate, and monitor heart-lung machines and associated perfusion equipment
- Maintain patient blood volume and physiological stability during procedures
- Help prevent complications such as shock and air embolism
- Assemble and prepare equipment and supplies for extracorporeal circulation procedures
- Respond to emergency situations involving premature cardiac arrest or cardiac failure
- Prepare, maintain, and operate VA-owned equipment, including:
- Heart-lung machines
- Auto transfusion pumps
- Intra-aortic balloon pumps
- Centrifugal ventricular assist devices
Documentation & Reporting Responsibilities
- Access and utilize the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Review patient medical records and surgical plans prior to procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation of services provided
- Generate reports as required for patient care and performance tracking
Benefits & Compensation
EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package. Our benefits package includes, sick leave, holidays, 3 medical plan options, dental, vision, free basic term life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and 401(k) retirement savings plan. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type and full-time status. Please inquire with a recruiter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
EGA Associates, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. EGA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All engagement decisions are based on business needs, contract requirements, and individual qualifications.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), EGA Associates, LLC provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or individual with a disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. This policy applies to al
Client Details
Client Type Government - Federal
Setting Hospital (Inpatient)
Address 50 Irving Street, Nw
City Washington
State DC
Unit Details
Computer Charting System VISTA (CPRS)
EGA Associates, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Skills
- Health education
- Clinical perfusion
- BLS
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Microsoft Access
- EHR
- Patient care