Perfusionist

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a perfusionist to support advanced cardiovascular procedures within a team of 16 perfusionists.

The role involves providing cardiopulmonary bypass support for CABGs, valve surgeries, transplants, and other complex cases, with per diem scheduling and fluctuating volumes. Required Wisconsin perfusionist license and ABCP CCP certification, plus a Bachelor's in Cardiovascular Technology and 3 years of case experience.

Qualifications

• Perfusionist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
• Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification issued by ABCP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology; 3 years of perfusion experience.

Skills

Perfusion experience

Cardiovascular teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cardiovascular Technology

Tools

Terumo System 1

Quest Myocardial Protection System

Medtronic Autolog cell savers

TEG 6s

Job description

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a NATIONAL LEADER in the HEART OF THE MIDWEST. Come join a team built on innovation and excellence You can trust your heart with us!

We are proud of what we have accomplished and our contributions in creating today’s standard of treatment.

We are a team of 16 perfusionists that provide services to 7 surgeons and we are looking to expand our team! The majority of our cases are performed at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. Our Team also supports procedures at our sister hospital Aurora Grafton Medical Center.

Our procedures include CABGs, Valves, Heart Transplants, TAVRs, HIPEC, Angiovac, and ECMO. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is one of the clinical sites for the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Masters in Perfusion Program.

Our Team of Perfusionists Utilize:

• Terumo System 1 with the FX Oxygenator

• Quest Myocardial Protection System with micro-cardioplegia and Del Nido cardioplegia

• Medtronic Autolog cell savers

• TEG 6s

• 35 ECMO cases per year on average

The future is happening here!

• Aurora was named a Top Workplace for the last five years in a row.

• St. Luke's is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, and Geriatrics – and recognized as a top performer in 16 different categories.

• Internationally known for expertise in heart care, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center ranks among the top 10 centers in the world for minimally invasive, robotic-assisted heart surgery.

• U.S. News & World Report has singled out our services as well, making us 1 of only 26 hospitals in the U.S. to receive “Triple Recognition” for stroke and cardiac patients.

If you are passionate about providing world-class care & want to be a part of an innovative team that is dedicated to helping YOU and YOUR CAREER, we look forward to hearing from you!

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Scheduled Hours

This is a zero assigned position that will support fluctuating volumes/program needs and coverage for regular team member time off. Schedule will vary based on the needs of the department and may include call, weekends and holidays.

As needed/per diem position. .

withour growing Aurora St. Luke's/Grafton Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery group.

Licenses & Certifications

Perfusionist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and

Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).

Degree:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Cardiovascular Technology.

Required Functional Experience

Typically requires 3 years of experience in pumping perfusion cases.