Lead Perfusionist -Northwest Region-McHenry Hospital-Full-time, Days-Bonus $10,000

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

Pay Starting at: $56.66+ per hour based on experience

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 Lead 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:

• Operate cardiopulmonary bypass circuit throughout surgical procedures as directed by surgeons.
• Chart patient's vital parameters on perfusion record at regular intervals.
• Communicate to surgeon and anesthesiologist any problems, unusual occurrences, or deviation from the norm which may affect the patient while on bypass.
• Operate cell-salvaging system in the operating room.
• Retrieve, process, and return shed blood back to the patient.
• Set up and operate intra-aortic balloon pump in the OR and as patient is transported to the ICU area.
• Set up and operate cardiac assist devices (LVAD's, Abiomed,) (HeartMate) while patient is in the OR.
• 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.
• Supervise staff perfusionist and cell salvaging technicians to insure competency in the performance of their duties.
• Assign call coverage to perfusionist and cell salvaging techs to provide 24-hour coverage for these services.
• Communicate with the Chief of Cardiac Surgery in determining which perfusion techniques will have the greatest benefits for our patients.
• Evaluate new equipment/technology and make recommendations based on cost effectiveness, supply utilization, patient benefits and surgeon requests.
• Make recommendations to Manager, Perfusionist (also known as the Chief Perfusionist) for capital equipment planning.
• Maintain an ongoing awareness of new techniques and research to improve patient outcomes.
• Support continued growth of cardiac surgery and perfusion program by accessing current status and making recommendations for future expansion.
• Maintain heart/lung bypass machines are in clean and functional working order at all times.
• Order supplies which are not kept in general stores.
• Assist ECMO Coordinator when applicable.
• Communicate daily with nursing staff, other medical personnel, Manager (Chief Perfusionist), ORSC, Operating Room Manager and Materials Management to coordinate patient needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited perfusion school.
• Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Licensed Perfusionist.
• CCP certification.

Preferred:

• >10 years as a clinical perfusionist.

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.