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DEVON GARNER

Birdsboro,PA

Summary

Experienced with operating complex perfusion equipment and managing patient care. Utilizes advanced techniques to maintain optimal patient conditions during procedures. Strong understanding of emergency protocols and team coordination.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Perfusionist

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
  • Operated heart-lung machines during cardiac surgeries, ensuring patient safety and optimal perfusion management.
  • Monitored vital signs and blood gas levels, adjusting perfusion parameters as needed to maintain stability.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to develop individualized perfusion strategies for complex procedures.
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments and equipment checks to ensure readiness for surgical interventions.

Perfusion Technician

Reading Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Prepared equipment for case, cleaned equipment at end of each case and appropriately disposed of all refuse
  • Assisted physician, perfusionist and other clinical staff members as requested
  • Set up, maintained and operated Cell Saver machine throughout various procedures weekly
  • Ensured that all documentation was done according to protocol established by the customer, SpecialtyCare, and region

Education

Master of Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Business Administration

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
05.2021

Study Abroad -

University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
12.2019

Skills

  • Circuit design
  • Emergency procedures
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Quality assurance protocols
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  • Cardiopulmonary bypass management

Affiliations

  • Sorin S5
  • Spectrum Quantum Perfusion Systems
  • Haemonetics Cell Saver Elite
  • Getinge CS300
  • Spectrum and Cardiohelp ECMO Systems
  • Mr. Frosty and Cardioquip

Clinical Experience

  • CABG, Valve (Open, Mini, TAVR, and Robotic)
  • Complicated Aortic Repair with Circ. Arrest using ACP/RCP
  • Ventricular Assist Device Insertion
  • Ross Procedure

Timeline

Clinical Perfusionist

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2025 - Current

Perfusion Technician

Reading Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Business Administration

Loyola University Maryland

Study Abroad -

University College Cork

Master of Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion

Thomas Jefferson University