ECMO & CPB Perfusionist for Transplant Procedures

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B Retirement Package

Competitive vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

EFAP

Pet insurance

On-campus fitness facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a seasoned perfusionist to prepare and operate extra-corporeal equipment including VADs and ECMO for heart, lung and liver transplant procedures, regional chemotherapy and HIPEC. You will support the surgical team and ensure equipment readiness and safety throughout operations.

Responsibilities include priming and operating circuits, administering medications under supervision, monitoring patients, and collaborating with surgeons on life-threatening

Qualifications

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures of cardiopulmonary perfusion.
• Ability to integrate and interpret findings and exercise independent judgment in technical duties.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prime and operate appropriate extra-corporeal equipment for use in operating room.
• Operate and maintain the extra-corporeal equipment and circuit during clinical procedures.
• Administer blood, heparin, anesthetics and other pharmacological agents into the circuit under supervision.
• Draw blood and other samples from the circuit as requested.
• Monitor patient status during surgery and maintain documentation.
• Consult with surgeon regarding abnormal or life-threatening conditions and act accordingly.
• Ensure equipment is clean, maintained and stocked with disposables.
• Transport equipment to other areas of the hospital and maintain records.
• Assemble, prime, prepare and operate CPS/ECMO systems.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment purchases.
• Assist or train personnel in monitoring and life support outside the OR.
• Provide expertise to investigators during open heart surgery research.

Skills

Perfusion techniques

Independent judgment

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate's Degree in cardiopulmonary perfusion

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a seasoned perfusionist to prepare and operate extra-corporeal equipment including VADs and ECMO for heart, lung and liver transplant procedures, regional chemotherapy and HIPEC. You will support the surgical team and ensure equipment readiness and safety throughout operations.

Responsibilities include priming and operating circuits, administering medications under supervision, monitoring patients, and collaborating with surgeons on life-threatening