Perfusionist

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Perfusionist to join its Perfusion Team in Omaha, Nebraska. The Perfusionist 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 role 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 position requires availability to meet department needs on 24-hour on-call notice. Nebraska Medicine describes itself as part of a leading academic health network partnering with UNMC, and notes educational support and career advancement opportunities.

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 a heart-lung machine and its 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 by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), and eligibility for a Nebraska state license or a temporary license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA)-endorsed program; applies to 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.
Nebraska Cardiovascular Perfusionist license eligibility.

Responsibilities

Provide extracorporeal circulatory and respiratory support during cardiac and other surgical procedures.
Operate heart-lung machines and other perfusion equipment.
Monitor patient physiological parameters and manage perfusion equipment to support safe and effective patient care.
Provide life support to critically ill surgical and non-surgical patients.
Meet department needs on 24-hour on-call notice.