Perfusionist

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is a leading 1500-bed level one trauma center in Missouri, offering a challenging perfusionist role within a fast-paced environment. You will work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists on complex procedures, using the latest technologies and contributing to new treatment protocols.

The role emphasizes professional growth, Magnet status, and a comprehensive benefits package. Sign-on and relocation are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required for perfusionist role.
• 2+ years of experience in perfusion or related field preferred.
• Licenses & certifications listed in the job posting include Cert Clinical Perfusionist, CPR, Licensed Perfusionist, and New Grad Provisional License.

Responsibilities

• Administers pharmaceuticals and transfuses blood products under supervision to support patient care.
• Performs cardiopulmonary bypass by developing perfusion care plans for cardiac conditions, heart/lung transplantation parameters, and VAD support.
• Selects, initiates, and troubleshoots extracorporeal membrane systems and ventricular assist devices.
• Conducts dynamic inter-hospital transport of mechanically supported patients and coordinates patient care.
• Designs and participates in education/training programs for perfusion personnel and students.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Exciting and challenging atmosphere with complex cases. Strong Perfusion Team with a diverse set of backgrounds and experience.

Additional Information About The Role

Barnes Jewish Hospital

1500-bed level one trauma center

• Rotating shifts
• 70% of cases are scheduled
• 17 Perfusionists
• Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation Offered
• Comprehensive Benefits

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perfusionists find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Under the general supervision of the chief perfusionist and attending physician, the BJH perfusionist provides cardiopulmonary and mechanical circulatory support for patients with emphasis on complex procedures including support for heart failure and non-cardiac procedures and level 1 trauma support.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an attending physician, administers pharmaceuticals, transfuses blood products, and participates in the evaluation of advanced technological equipment to assess effectiveness and/or improvements to patient care
• Conducts cardiopulmonary bypass by developing specific perfusion care plans relative to cardiac conditions such as heart failure, heart/lung transplantation parameters and appropriate ventricular assist device selection and support.
• Selects, initiates, provides support and troubleshooting for extracorporeal membrane systems, ventricular assist devices utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Performs dynamic inter-hospital transportation of mechanically supported patients. Duties include conversion of support platforms, component troubleshooting and change out, collaboration with transport team members and coordination of patient care and safety as well as support of patients in procedural area.
• Designs, implements and participates in the education and training programs for cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal support specialists, physicians and critical support personnel. Set up and trouble shoots a variety of mechanical support devices. Participates in education of perfusion students through clinical affiliations (accredited perfusion education programs).

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert Clinical Perfusionist
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Licensed Perfusionist
• New Grad Provisional License

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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