Perfusionist, Full-time, Days - Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Perfusionist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Operates cardiopulmonary bypass and other life support equipment, to assist cardiac, transplant, and vascular surgeons as they perform their surgical procedures.
• The Perfusionist - PNE meets the professional exemption under FLSA; but works an irregular schedule.
• Operate cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.
• Monitor oxygenator and adjust gas flow as needed
• Operate centrifugal and roller pumps to maintain adequate cardiac output
• Monitor blood temperature, O2, CO2, pH, venous saturation’s, and adjust as needed
• Monitor blood electrolytes, potassium, sodium, and calcium
• Monitor heparin management of patient while on bypass
• Cool and rewarm patient as directed by surgeon
• Set up and utilizes hemoconcentrators on bypass circuits if needed
• Chart patients’ vital parameters on perfusion record at regular intervals
• Communicate to surgeon and anesthesiologist any problems, unusual occurrences, or deviations from the norm which may effect the patient while on bypass.
• Operate cell salvaging system in the O.R. to retrieve, process, and return shed blood back to the patient.
• Set up and operate intra aortic balloon pump in the O.R. and as patient is transported to the ICU area.
• Set up and operate cardiac assist devices (LVAD’s, Abiomed) while patient is in the O.R.
• Set up and calibrate CDI blood management system prior to initiating bypass
• Must be able to take call coverage for cardiac and transplant procedures on a rotating basis with colleagues
• Set up and operate PBS (portable bypass system), and be able to initiate bypass anywhere in the medical center.
• Set up and operate cell salvaging system for general surgery, and assist cell saver techs. when needed.
• Educate and explain functions of perfusion responsibilities to medical staff, residents, medical students, and nursing staff.
• Assist medical personnel in the O. R. to facilitate better patient care in the successful completion of the operation.
• Clean and check heart lung equipment for proper operation.

 

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited perfusion school.
• CCP or board eligible

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science Degree.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.