Location: Bloomington Hospital
Department: Cardiology Service Line - System
Position Status: PRN
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Position Overview:
The Cardiovascular Perfusionist performs clinical perfusion functions essential for supporting or treating the cardiopulmonary/circulatory system of patients. This role involves operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical situations that require support or replacement of the patient's cardiopulmonary/circulatory functions and ensuring proper management of physiologic variables through continuous monitoring.
Key Responsibilities: Operate and manage extracorporeal circulation equipment during open heart surgeries and other clinical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary support.Monitor and maintain the physiologic functions of patients by adjusting and troubleshooting perfusion equipment as necessary.Ensure the safety and stability of patients by accurately managing blood flow, oxygenation, and other critical functions during procedures.Maintain detailed documentation of perfusion procedures, equipment settings, and patient responses.Collaborate with surgical teams to develop and execute perfusion plans tailored to individual patient needs.Stay current with advancements in perfusion technology, equipment, and procedures to optimize patient outcomes.Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required; additional advanced life support certifications may be required based on department policies.For incumbents trained after April 15, 1981: Must maintain cardiovascular perfusion certification or be eligible to take the certification examination.For incumbents trained after April 15, 1981: Completion of clinical and didactic coursework from an accredited perfusion training program is required.Strong knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory systems, physiology, and anatomy.Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining cardiovascular perfusion, life support, and blood salvage equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.Experience in open heart surgery and surgical perfusion procedures.Knowledge of innovations in open heart surgery and related fields.Ability to apply biology, chemistry, and physiology knowledge in a hospital operating room setting.Why Join Us:As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:401(K) retirement savings with employer matchTuition reimbursementStudent loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to youHealthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!If you'd like to learn more about our benefits, please view our benefits website: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you Join Our Team:If you are a skilled perfusionist with a passion for advancing surgical care and supporting complex cardiac procedures, we encourage you to apply for this vital role. Your expertise will contribute directly to successful patient outcomes in our cardiovascular surgery programs.