Perfusionist
Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE
•Onsite
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Perfusionist to join its Perfusion Team in Omaha, Nebraska. The role provides extracorporeal circulatory and respiratory support during cardiac and other surgical procedures by operating heart-lung machines, monitoring patient physiological parameters, and managing perfusion equipment to support safe and effective patient care. The Perfusionist also provides life support to critically ill surgical and non-surgical patients. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position on the first shift. The role requires meeting departmental needs with 24-hour on-call notice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited perfusion education program.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to anticipate and respond effectively to changes in direction and priorities.
- A well-ordered approach to problem solving.
- Experience with extracorporeal equipment, including heart-lung machines, pressure monitoring, coagulation and ventilation devices, CDI 500 in-line blood gas monitor, centrifugal pump, cooler/heater, autotransfusion machine, ventricular assist devices (Thoratec, HeartMate, and A Biomed), and intra-aortic balloon pump.
- Knowledge of patient care equipment; policy, procedure, and protocol manuals; computer/information systems; and copier/telecommunication systems.
- Current certification or eligibility through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), and eligibility for a Nebraska license or a temporary license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program; required for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
Nice To Haves
- Prior working experience in a related field.
- Interest in research and student perfusion education.
- Eligibility for a Nebraska Cardiovascular Perfusionist license.
Responsibilities
- Provide extracorporeal circulatory and respiratory support during cardiac and other surgical procedures.
- Operate heart-lung machines and manage perfusion equipment.
- Monitor patient physiological parameters to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Provide life support to critically ill surgical and non-surgical patients.
- Respond to departmental needs with 24-hour on-call notice.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
- 35% discount at Clarkson College.
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
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