Perfusionist - Cardiac Support

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

8d • $73 - $108

About The Position

Loyola Medicine is seeking a cardiovascular perfusionist to operate extracorporeal circulation equipment when needed to support or temporarily replace a patient’s circulatory or respiratory function. The perfusionist applies academic and clinical training to select, in consultation with a physician, appropriate equipment and techniques, including equipment such as ventricular assist devices. The role monitors physiologic variables to support safe management of bodily functions and may administer or prescribe blood products, anesthetic agents, or drugs through the extracorporeal circuit. It also supports conservation of blood and blood products and uses related techniques such as autotransfusion, intra-aortic balloon pump, hypothermia, and hemodilution. Duties may include purchasing supplies and equipment and personnel or departmental management. Final legal and medical responsibility for extracorporeal perfusion rests with the physician. The position has a rotating shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training acquired through work experience or education.
• Graduate of an accredited perfusion program.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
• Perfusion certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Perfusionist license from the State of Illinois.
• Satisfactory completion of annual hospital-based mandatory Safety and Compliance testing, CPR, and TB testing within the 90-day orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Operate extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or temporarily replace patients’ circulatory or respiratory functions.
• Consult with physicians to select appropriate equipment and techniques, including ventricular assist devices.
• Monitor necessary physiologic variables to ensure safe management of physiologic functions.
• Administer and prescribe blood products, anesthetic agents, or drugs through the extracorporeal circuit, as trained and educated.
• Assist in conserving blood and blood products.
• Use techniques including autotransfusion, intra-aortic balloon pump, hypothermia, and hemodilution as adjuncts to extracorporeal circulation.
• May be responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment and for personnel and departmental management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time