Perfusionist, Jewish Hospital

University of Louisville Physicians; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an experienced perfusionist to perform adult perfusion services in Louisville, KY. The role includes cardiopulmonary bypass, ECMO support and intraoperative device management.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or higher in a medical/science field or perfusion technology, and board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. At least two years of cardiovascular perfusion experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in medical/science field or Perfusion technology.
• Two years of cardiovascular perfusion experience preferred.
• Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiopulmonary bypass for adult perfusion procedures.
• Assists with venovenous bypass for liver transplants.
• Operates RIS, cell saver, IABP, various VADs and ECMO/ELSO devices.
• Performs hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion for advanced cancer procedures.
• Provides standby coverage for PTCA, TAVR, TEVAR.
• Educates patient and family, and allied health staff.
• Participates in research with CII and CARE.
• Precepts perfusion students.

Skills

Cardiovascular perfusion

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in medical/science field or Perfusion technology

Perfusionist certificate (required)

Tools

RIS devices

Cell saver devices

IABP

VAD devices

ECMO/ELSO devices

Job description

Primary Location: JHHS - Jewish Hospital - ULP - CMG Address: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: None (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

Perform all adult perfusion services.

Job Description

• Performs cardiopulmonary bypass for adult perfusion procedures
• Assists with venovenous bypass for liver transplants
• In charge of the setup and operation of the RIS devices, cell saver devices, the IABP, various VAD devices, and ECMO/ELSO devices
• Performs and monitors hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion for advanced cancer procedures
• Performs or provides standby coverage for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA, TAVR, TEVAR)
• Provide educational functions for the patient, family members and allied health personnel.
• Provide evaluations on new products utilized in clinic or surgical OR
• Contribute/conduct to research in collaboration with CII (Cardiovascular Innovation Institute) and CARE (Clinical Cardiovascular Research)
• Performs and monitors equipment for AngioVac procedures
• Monitors and maintains point of care and diagnostic equipment
• Precepts perfusion students

Additional Job Description

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher in a medical, science field or Perfusion technology, or completion of a perfusionist certificate (required)
• Experience: Two years of experience in cardiovascular perfusion preferred
• Certifications: Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (required)

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.