Perfusionist: ECMO/VAD Expert in Cardio Support

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

UCHealth in Colorado Springs is seeking a Perfusionist to operate extracorporeal circulation equipment and provide cardiopulmonary support for a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures. This is an onsite, full-time role with day shifts, pay range $75.67–$105.93 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities include assembly, calibration, maintenance and cleaning of perfusion circuits; documenting clinical perfusion care; and assisting with policy development and equipment evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and graduate of an accredited Perfusionist program.
• State licensure or CCP (ABCP) certification.
• BLS/CPR certification with valid through start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs assembly, calibration, maintenance, and cleaning of perfusion equipment and circuits.
• Provides and documents clinical perfusion care in connection with a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures, including CPB, ECMO, VAD, and IABP.
• Assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of perfusion policies, standards, and procedures.
• May participate in clinical perfusion research and equipment evaluation.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Clinical perfusion care

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field and perfusionist program

Job description

UCHealth in Colorado Springs is seeking a Perfusionist to operate extracorporeal circulation equipment and provide cardiopulmonary support for a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures. This is an onsite, full-time role with day shifts, pay range $75.67–$105.93 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities include assembly, calibration, maintenance and cleaning of perfusion circuits; documenting clinical perfusion care; and assisting with policy development and equipment evaluation.