Clinical Perfusionist

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 141,232 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center in Wisconsin is seeking a qualified perfusionist to design and assemble extracorporeal circuits for cardiopulmonary procedures. The position requires a bachelor's degree and certification as an AmSECTs Fellow of Pediatric Perfusion. Ideal candidates will have experience with pediatric CPB and ECMO devices.

Essential responsibilities include maintaining equipment, administering medications under supervision, and collaborating with medical staff during operations. A commitment to continuous education in circulation technology is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• AmSECTs Fellow of Pediatric Perfusion is mandatory.
• Experience with pediatric CPB and ECMO/MCS devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and assembles extracorporeal circuits for various cardiac procedures.
• Administers medications and blood products under physician supervision.
• Maintains and monitors equipment in the operating room.

Skills

Experience with pediatric CPB

Knowledge of ECMO/MCS devices

Communication with surgical team

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

AmSECTs Fellow of Pediatric Perfusion

Certification by the ABCP

Job description

Salary Range

$141,232 - $225,000

Job Responsibilities

• Designs and assembles extracorporeal circuits and equipment for cardiopulmonary bypass, left heart bypass, VAD, ECMO, HIPEC, veno‑venous bypass, intra‑aortic balloon pumps, and autologous blood recovery equipment.
• Maintains patient parameters per guidelines and as ordered by the physicians during CPB, MCS and autologous blood recovery procedures.
• Administers medications, anesthetic agents and blood products under the orders and supervision of a physician.
• Performs chemistry, blood gas, co‑oximetry, and activated clotting time tests.
• Reviews all patient data prior to intervention to determine appropriate circuitry and equipment applications; collaborates with attending surgeon on the selection of circuit components and special patient requirements.
• Effectively communicates with cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist, other perfusionists, and operating room personnel.
• Provides age‑appropriate care to patients from birth through 21 years and adult patients with congenital heart disease or MCS.
• Responsible for accurate and timely perfusion case data entry into perfusion database and maintains accurate documentation of perfusion cases and departmental functions.
• Familiar with the entire disposable and cryogenic tissue inventory management process; includes inventory management, ordering, shipment tracking, receiving, and tissue handling.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates, and performs quality control testing on all operating room point‑of‑care laboratory equipment as per institutional protocols and CLIA requirements; coordinates with the Clinical Engineering department for preventative maintenance and routine equipment checks of all perfusion related equipment; maintains and monitors cryogenic storage unit for human tissue grafts.
• Participates in evaluating new perfusion equipment (hardware and disposables) to determine operational characteristics and therapeutic value.
• Participates in clinical educational programs and continuing educational programs with physicians and other perfusionists to advance medical and circulation technology; applies this knowledge to patient care and maintains currency in the field through literature and seminars.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Clinical license, certification, or training may be required.
• Experience with pediatric CPB, ECMO/MCS devices preferred.
• Must be an AmSECTs Fellow of Pediatric Perfusion.
• Must demonstrate equivalent qualifications and competency.
• Certified or eligible to sit for the certification exam by the ABCP; must attain certification within the first 18 months of employment.
• Formally educated and proficient in the operation of all extracorporeal life support systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.