Job Description

Carilion Clinic, located in Roanoke, VA, has an opportunity for a Perfusionist to join our Amsect Pillar Award winning team. As one of six perfusionist, you will receive competitive compensation and equal call sharing. The applicant must have a great attitude, possess good communication skills, and be a strong team player. Responsibilities include set-up and operation of the heart lung machine, cell saver, and related equipment during surgery. We see a wide variety of cases including dissections, valves, TAVRs, HIPECs and more. We are a level one trauma center but do not perform transplants. We are all about work life balance and have a very supportive staff.

Whether you are family oriented or an outdoor enthusiast, Roanoke is the place for you. Roanoke is a mountain city and a hub for innovation offering award winning outdoor amenities, endless trails, water activities, and friendly neighborhoods with character public art, the famous Roanoke Star, museums, craft breweries, one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, and historical attractions. The city is filled year-round with festivals and events like the strawberry festival, Ironman, or Illuminights at Explore Park. Roanoke is ranked as one of IMBA’s top mountain biking destinations in the country, visitors and residents can easily access the Appalachian Trail, and plenty of other famous outdoor attractions. Roanoke is one of the few metropolitan areas that sits beside the Blue Ridge Parkway. The city maintains 70 parks spanning 14,0000 acres and offers 100 miles of award-winning natural surface and paved trail systems for commuting, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding.

Qualifications

· Must be a graduate of an accredited cardiac perfusion program and must be American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certified or board eligible.

· Board eligible candidates must seek certification as soon as possible.

· Experienced perfusionists and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

· Abilities to handle the physical demands of the job.

Additional Information

Carilion Clinic is a progressive, emerging leader in American healthcare dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing value for every patient, while advancing the quality of care through medical education and research. A physician-led, multi-specialty, not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, Carilion Clinic operates hospitals, outpatient clinics, and employs 800+ physicians representing more than 80 specialties, along with 350 residents and fellows in 31 accredited ACGME programs. Education and research activities and opportunities abound through our collaborative relationships with the Virginia Tech Carillon School of Medicine (VTCSOM), the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at VTC, Virginia Tech proper, and Radford University.

The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000 and has consistently been rated among the “best places to live” in the nation. Roanoke is located at the southern tip of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trail, and close to the picturesque 22,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake. The area offers sensational outdoor activities, a wonderful array of cultural activities, and much diversity for a region of our modest size. Access to major air travel hubs is a breeze through the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sun, and extended springs and autumns. The region features top-notch schools and Universities and has been coined “the best kept secret in the East.”

** Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity are encouraged to apply.**