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The Perfusionist will be responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patients circulatory or respiratory function. Will be knowledgeable with a variety of equipment including ventricular assist devices to perform extracorporeal circulation functions and is responsible in consultation with the physician to select the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used. Will Assists in the conservation of blood and blood products.

Position Summary

• PATIENT CARE - Conduct partial and total heart-lung bypass for all indications. Conduct long term respiratory circulatory or cardiac assist support. Conduct intra-aortic balloon pumping and other methods of counter pulsation. Perform intra-operative auto transfusion on cardiac and non-cardiac procedures. Participate in blood conservation techniques. Perform Platelet Gel processing. Perform isolated organ or limb perfusion. Analyze operate and perform activated clotting time measurements.
• Administer Cardioplegia to provide myocardial protection during open-heart surgery per surgeons instructions. Operate the heater/cooler machine during cardiopulmonary bypass. Manage anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring/analysis. Perform physiologic monitoring/analysis.

• Select proper perfusion cannulation for specific procedure and according to surgeons request. Manage patient hypothermic/hyperthermic situations accordingly. Manage hemodilution appropriately. Provide hemofiltration management when warranted. Administer pharmacologic agents blood products and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit according to the standing orders and verbal orders prescribed by the operating surgeon and/or staff anesthesiologist. Perform accurate documentation of cardiopulmonary bypass procedure on extracorporeal record. Conduct perfusion for all cardiac surgery patients and other patients requiring circulatory support. Comply with Point of Care laboratory protocols and quality control practices regarding Activated Clotting Time analysis. Participate in auto-transfusion devices quality control protocols and practices based on established hospital and aaBB standards. Respond to emergency calls for surgery and in order to troubleshoot equipment problems. Prepare and assemble the heart-lung and auto transfusion machines for cardiac surgery including priming adding medications and/or blood products per protocol. Conduct extracorporeal circulation and monitor necessary variables to ensure safe management of physiologic functions which includes techniques as hypothermia and hemodilution. Provide support for partial and total heart-lung bypass for all indications; long-term respiratory or cardiac assists; intra-aortic balloon pumping and other methods of counter pulsation.

• MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - Participates in inventory control billing of supplies and equipment as needed. Supervises care and repair of equipment to ensure optional working condition. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and sterility of supplies.

• QUALITY - Participate in the design and implementation of ongoing quality assurance processes.

Position Requirements

Minimum Required:

• Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
• Specific Degree(s): Graduate of accredited perfusion program
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience
• On call required (shared equally among staff)
• Valid Illinois State Drivers License

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) from American Heart Association (AHA) ONLY
• Perfusion Certification (CCP) from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• Perfusionist License from the State of Illinois
• New Graduates: obtain certification 6 months from hire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.