Perfusionist - Cardiothoracic Surgery - UW Medical Center-Montlake

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$190,752 - $289,692•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake Cardiothoracic Surgery department is hiring a Perfusionist for a regular, 100% FTE position with variable hours. The position is primarily based at UW Medical Center-Montlake, with privileges at Harborview Medical Center and the VA accounting for about 10% of the position location. The Perfusionist independently manages the technology of extracorporeal circulation for a variety of surgical procedures and cardiac management therapies. The role operates heart-lung machines, temporary ventricular assist devices (VADs), Organ Care Systems (OCS), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenators (ECMO). The Perfusionist collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to tailor perfusion to each patient’s needs, monitors and maintains patient parameters, and continually assesses circuit mechanics. Procedures include coronary artery bypass grafts, valve repair or replacement, aortic aneurysms, heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist device surgeries, and extracorporeal life support. UW Medicine is a health system that includes a medical school and research center. Its mission is to improve public health through advancing medical knowledge, providing primary and specialty care, and educating health professionals. The organization emphasizes collaboration, integrity, compassion, and a respectful, welcoming environment. UW Medicine includes nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators across its organizations.

Requirements

Graduation from an Accredited Perfusion Technology Program or an approved program of Extracorporeal Technology.
Current certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within one year of hire.
Experience is preferred; new graduates will be considered.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as licensure, certification, or registration, apply.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a perfusionist.

Responsibilities

Independently manage extracorporeal circulation technology for a variety of surgical procedures and cardiac management therapies.
Operate heart-lung machines, temporary ventricular assist devices (VADs), Organ Care Systems (OCS), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenators (ECMO).
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to tailor perfusion to each patient’s needs.
Use appropriate technology to monitor and maintain patient parameters, including blood pressure, heart rate, urinary output, arterial and venous blood gases, acid/base status, blood coagulation, temperature, and myocardial protection.
Continuously assess mechanical parameters of the circuit.
Provide perfusion support for coronary artery bypass grafts, valve repair or replacement, aortic aneurysms, heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist device surgeries, and extracorporeal life support.