Cardiovascular Perfusionist — Critical Care & ECMO Support

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

ASN to BSN tuition

Benefits day one

Retirement match

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

DailyPay

Shift differentials

On-site fitness

Childcare discount

Referral program

Job summary

Loyola Medicine Transport at Loyola University Medical Center, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a cardiovascular perfusionist. This full-time, rotating-shift role requires operating extracorporeal circulation equipment and selecting appropriate devices in consultation with physicians to support or temporarily replace circulatory or respiratory function.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent training, CPR certification, and perfusion certification with an Illinois

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
• Preferred: Bachelors Degree
• Specify Degree(s): Graduate of accredited perfusion program
• Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience
• Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• Required: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Perfusion Certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Perfusionist License from the State of Illinois

Responsibilities

• A cardiovascular 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 temporarily replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory function. The cardiovascular perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available, including ventricular assist devices, to perform extracorporeal circulation functions and is responsible in consultation with the physician to select the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used. The perfusionist is educated to conduct extracorporeal circulation and to ensure the safe management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables.

Skills

CPR

Perfusion Certification

Perfusionist License

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training

Graduate of accredited perfusion program

Job description

Loyola Medicine Transport at Loyola University Medical Center, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a cardiovascular perfusionist. This full-time, rotating-shift role requires operating extracorporeal circulation equipment and selecting appropriate devices in consultation with physicians to support or temporarily replace circulatory or respiratory function.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent training, CPR certification, and perfusion certification with an Illinois