Perfusionist

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Riley Children's Health in Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated Perfusionist to join their team. This full-time role involves operating extracorporeal circulation equipment to support cardiopulmonary and circulatory systems during surgeries.

The qualified candidate will have experience in open-heart surgical procedures and will be responsible for monitoring physiological functions, troubleshooting equipment, and participating in 24-hour on-call rotations. Comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans, are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in open-heart surgical procedures is necessary.
• Certification maintenance required for those trained post-April 1981.

Responsibilities

• Operate cardiovascular perfusion and life support equipment during surgeries.
• Monitor patient variables to ensure stability and positive outcomes.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various perfusion equipment.

Skills

Cardiovascular and respiratory systems knowledge

Opening-heart surgery experience

Troubleshooting perfusion equipment

Monitoring physiological variables

Education

Certification in cardiovascular perfusion

Completion of accredited perfusion training

Tools

ECMO machines

blood salvage equipment

Job description

Department: Perfusionist (Operating Room)

Location: Riley Hospital for Children

FTE: Full-Time

Schedule: Days with 24-hour call requirements

Position Overview

This role involves performing clinical perfusion to support or treat the cardiopulmonary and circulatory systems during surgical procedures. The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during open-heart surgeries and other medical situations requiring cardiopulmonary support or replacement. They ensure proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring essential variables and troubleshooting equipment as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain cardiovascular perfusion, life support, and blood salvage equipment during surgeries.
• Monitor and manage physiologic variables to support patient stability and outcomes.
• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain a variety of perfusion and electronic medical equipment.
• Support open-heart and surgical perfusion procedures with expertise and precision.
• Participate in on-call rotations, providing 24-hour coverage as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.

Training & Certification:

• For those trained after April 15, 1981, maintaining cardiovascular perfusion certification or eligibility for certification is required.
• Completion of clinical and didactic coursework from an accredited perfusion training program for those trained after April 15, 1981.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory systems, physiology, anatomy, and electronics.
• Experience in applying biology, chemistry, and physiology in a hospital operating room setting.
• Open-heart surgery and surgical perfusion procedure experience required.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain perfusion and blood salvage equipment.

Why Join IU Health?

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
• Supportive work environment committed to safety and excellence

To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

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