Cardiac Perfusion Specialist for Open-Heart Surgery

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis seeks an experienced perfusionist to perform clinical perfusion and support the cardiopulmonary system in the operating room. You will operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during open heart procedures and monitor physiologic variables to ensure patient stability.

Requirements include Basic Life Support certification and a perfusion certification or eligible status, with completion of an accredited perfusion training program.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required by AHA.
• Perfusion certification or eligibility required.
• Completion of an accredited perfusion training program required.
• Experience with cardiovascular and respiratory physiology helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during open heart surgery.
• Monitor physiologic variables to ensure patient stability.
• Maintain and troubleshoot life-support equipment and supplies.

Skills

BLS certification

Life support monitoring

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Perfusion certification

Perfusion training program completed

Tools

Extracorporeal circulation equipment

Job description

IU Health in Indianapolis seeks an experienced perfusionist to perform clinical perfusion and support the cardiopulmonary system in the operating room. You will operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during open heart procedures and monitor physiologic variables to ensure patient stability.

Requirements include Basic Life Support certification and a perfusion certification or eligible status, with completion of an accredited perfusion training program.