Perfusionist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a qualified perfusionist to perform clinical perfusion and operate extracorporeal circulation equipment. The role involves monitoring physiologic functions and supporting or replacing cardiopulmonary function in the operating room.

Required certifications include Basic Life Support and perfusion certification; experience in open-heart surgery and perfusion procedures is preferred, with the ability to operate and troubleshoot cardiovascular life-support

Qualifications

• Certification in basic life support (BLS) is required.
• Perfusion certification or eligibility for certification examination is required.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory systems, physiology and anatomy.
• Open-heart surgery and surgical perfusion procedure experience preferred.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot and maintain perfusion and life-support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical perfusion to support or replace cardiopulmonary function.
• Operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical procedures.
• Monitor physiologic variables and ensure proper management of patient functions.

Skills

BLS certification

Perfusion certification

Cardiovascular knowledge

Open heart surgery experience

Equipment operation & troubleshooting

Education

Perfusion training program completion

Tools

Cardiovascular perfusion equipment

Life-support equipment

Job description

Performs clinical perfusion, those functions necessary for the support or treatment of the cardiopulmonary/circulatory system of the patient. 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.

• CCP Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Incumbents to this position with training completed after April 15, 1981 are required to maintain cardiovascular perfusion certification (or to be eligible for the perfusion certification examination process).
• Incumbents who have completed perfusion training after April 15, 1981 are required to have completed satisfactorily their clinical and didactic coursework from an accredited perfusion training program.
• Requires knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory systems, physiology, anatomy, mechanical and electronic equipment as well as new innovations in the field of open heart surgery.
• Requires perfusion experience in applying knowledge of biology, chemistry and physiology in a hospital operating room setting.
• Requires open heart surgery and surgical perfusion procedure experience.
• Requires the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a wide variety of cardiovascular perfusion, life support, and blood salvage equipment, instrumentation and supplies.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.