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Perfusionist -Full-Time, Days

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Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Perfusionist located in Hyde Park. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care.This position is 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.  

 

The practice of perfusion is defined as those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. A Perfusionist is a skilled person, qualified by academic and clinical education, who operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient's cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Assessment, selection, assembly and management of cardiopulmonary bypass hardware and software and related technologies
  • Assessment, selection, assembly and management of auto transfusion hardware and software and technologies
  • Assessment, selection, and management of laboratory analyzers and their software
  • Assessment and interpretation of laboratory quality control
  • Assessment and interpretation of preop patient's clinical status using patient history, patient laboratory analysis and patient catheterization report
  • Assessment and interpretation of patient's medical status on CPB using but not limited to laboratory analysis, hemodynamics, fluid balance, oxygen transfer, and heat transfer
  • The safe performance and/or management of;
  • Counter pulsation
  • Circulatory support ventricular assistance
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Blood conservation techniques / auto transfusion
  • Myocardial preservation
  • Anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring / analysis
  • Physiological monitoring / analysis
  • Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring / analysis
  • Induction of hypothermia / hyperthermia with reversal
  • Hemodilution
  • Hemofiltration
  • Administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit
  • Isolated limb / organ perfusion
  • Electrophysiological analysis
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Access for dialysis during CBP
  • Documentation associated with described duty
  • Performs other duties as requested by senior management
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    Required Qualifications

  • A completed Bachelor's degree
  • Either certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and active Illinois State Licensure OR a graduate of a perfusion training program accredited by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion plus certification/licensure eligibility
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    Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Adult/Pediatric CPB, Organ Transplant, and Artificial Heart Assist Systems
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    Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Shift: Rotating
  • Unit/Department: Cardiac Surgery
  • CBA Code: Non-Union
  • Why Join Us

    We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

     

    UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

     

    UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

     

    As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

     

    Compensation & Benefits Overview

     

    UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

     

    The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

     

    Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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